June 3, 2023
Fleas and ticks are a major problem in Tulsa throughout the majority of the year. These tiny blood-feeding bugs can harm both you and your pets. If you think you have fleas and ticks on your property or in your home, you will need the help of an experienced Tulsa pest control specialist to completely get rid of them quickly.
At Montgomery Exterminating, Inc., we know the right steps to take in order to keep you and your pets safe from dangerous fleas and ticks. If you are struggling with fleas and ticks on your property, keep reading to learn effective control methods.
How To Identify: Signs Of Flea And Tick Infestations
If you have a flea and tick infestation in your home, you will likely find the evidence on your pet before you see signs anywhere else. If you have a flea infestation, you will probably notice your pet scratching much more than usual. You may also see spots of missing fur on their bodies caused by the excessive scratching. You may also notice flea droppings, or flea dirt, on your pet’s bedding that looks like ground coffee.
If you have a tick infestation, you will likely see ticks on you and your pet. Ticks usually have dark and flat bodies. However, some species will swell to be the size of a marble after it has taken a blood meal. When it is full, its body will also turn a light gray color.
The Dangers Of Fleas And Ticks: Health Risks And Concerns
Both ticks and fleas can hide underneath your pet’s fur and stay on their skin for an extended period of time. This essentially allows them to eat as much blood as they want. Sometimes, fleas and ticks will eat too much blood, which can cause your pet to become anemic.
Fleas and ticks can also spread a wide range of diseases and harmful pathogens to you when they bite you. Some of the illnesses that you can transmit after being bitten by a tick or flea include:
- Bartonellosis
- Tungiasis
- Murine typhus
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Lyme disease
- Ehrlichiosis
Fleas are considered to be external parasites. However, if you or your pet accidentally swallow one, you could become infected with an internal parasite, like tapeworms. There are some species of ticks in the area that have neurotoxic salvia. When they bite, you could contract a rare cut serious condition called tick paralysis. This is a neurological disorder that paralyzes certain parts of your body and requires immediate medical attention.
Preventing Fleas And Ticks: Proactive Tips And Tricks
Both fleas and ticks like to hang out in warm and shaded areas. They prefer to live outdoors but will live inside if accidentally brought indoors. Some of the things that you can do to keep fleas and ticks out of your yard and your home include:
- Keep the grass in your yard cut as short as possible
- Take proactive steps to keep birds and other wildlife off of your property
- Keep your pet on a leash when outdoors, and don’t let them walk in tall grass
- Wear insect repellant when outdoors
- Regularly use flea and tick treatment on your pet
- Have your pet regularly bathed and groomed
All fleas and some ticks are so small that they can hide in between the fibers of your carpet. Make sure to vacuum your carpet regularly. This will help to eliminate any fleas and ticks that have fallen off your pet and are hiding in your carpet.
Professional Flea And Tick Control: A Smart And Effective Solution
If you have fleas or ticks in your home, it can be almost impossible to get them out on your own. Both of these annoying pests are somewhat resilient and able to hide in the most hard-to-reach places of your home. To completely get rid of a flea and tick infestation, you will need to team up with an experienced home pest control specialist.
At Montgomery Exterminating, Inc., we know how challenging it can be to eliminate ticks and fleas from your home. We have spent years learning the most innovative ways to overcome these challenges. Give us a call today to see how we can eliminate ticks and fleas from your Tulsa home for good.
