Flea and Tick

Flea Control and Tick Control

Concerned about fleas and ticks on your property? With the help of Blades of Green, you can get the upper hand during flea and tick season.

How does the Flea Control and Tick Control program work?

A certified technician will start with a complete inspection of your property, locating places fleas and ticks like to hide. At the time of the initial visit, we will begin treatment on your yard and all surrounding areas; targeting wood lines, foliage of shrubbery and tall grasses. The program consists of monthly applications to your property, beginning in the month of April and will continue through October. Results are seen immediately.

Ticks, like fleas, are a concern for everyone, especially pet owners, during the summer months. The bite of a tick is irritating and can cause an allergic reaction. Ticks can carry and transmit diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks are parasites that must attach to an animal or human being in order to survive and mature. They are found outside in areas of low brush and shrubs. Ticks have the ability to hibernate and survive through winter.

Fleas are a common problem during the warmer months. The issues start in late spring, and continue through summer. It is at its worst in September and October. Fleas thrive in temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees and in conditions of high humidity. Fleas live both on your animal and in your environment. Pre-adult fleas live in your home and yard and represent over 90% of the flea population. This immature form is more resistant to treatment than the adult flea.

More than a nuisance, fleas and ticks can transmit a host of pathogens and skin diseases to humans and their pets. The best time to apply control is before they start laying eggs and biting you and pets.

Let’s stop the itch before it starts! Contact us now for flea control and tick control services.