If you’ve ever seen your dog scratching at three in the morning or your cat suddenly darting across the room to chew at its tail, you know how frustrating fleas and ticks can be. It’s remarkable how easily they sneak in—maybe they hitchhiked on your pant leg after a stroll through tall grass, or perhaps they arrived on a friend’s pet that came over for a visit. However it happens, they rarely come alone. Once fleas set up camp, they breed at lightning speed. Ticks, meanwhile, latch on silently and can stay hidden until you give them a chance to drop off in your home.
One of our clients once thought her dog just had dry skin, but after a week of constant scratching, she finally saw a line of tiny black specks leaping off her pup’s back. Sure enough, her house had fleas. We checked the couch, the carpet, even behind the dog bed, and realized the problem was bigger than we first thought. Fleas can lay eggs in all sorts of hidden places, waiting for the right moment to hatch.
Ticks are more patient but just as concerning. You might not notice a tick’s bite until it’s been feeding for hours. In East Texas, these critters thrive in damp or wooded areas. If you enjoy walking trails or letting your pets explore the yard, you risk running into ticks without even seeing them. The real worry is the diseases they can carry, from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
At Select Pest Control Services, we approach fleas and ticks with a mix of detective work and practical solutions. We’ll chat with you about where you’ve noticed them most—maybe it’s on the couch, or maybe they’re mostly in the bedroom. Then we’ll check under furniture, in carpets, and around entry points to see how widespread they are. Sometimes, the infestation starts in the yard, so we look there too.
No one likes feeling like they’re living in a bug buffet. If your pets can’t stop scratching, or you’ve found an itchy spot on your ankle one too many times, we get it—that’s no way to relax at home. Our family-run team has traveled all over East Texas tackling fleas and ticks, so we know the ropes when it comes to making your space a whole lot less appealing to these tiny troublemakers.
Sure, fleas and ticks can be stubborn, but you’re not stuck with them. If you’re ready to stop playing host to every crawling critter in the neighborhood, give us a call. We’ll set up a plan that kicks these pests out and helps keep them from sneaking back in. It’s amazing how much more peaceful life can be when you’re not constantly checking your socks or your pet’s fur for unwelcome guests.
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