HIGH HEALTH RISK/Ants & Crawling Insects
Cat Flea & Western Black-Legged Tick
Ctenocephalides felis / Ixodes pacificus
Parasitic blood-feeders brought into yards by coyotes, squirrels, and pets. Infiltrates carpets, upholstery, and turf.
Warning Signs In Your Home
- Frequent pet scratching and biting at hindquarters
- Bites around human ankles and lower legs
- Flea dirt (black specks that dissolve red in water) on bedding
Physical Identification Keys
- Fleas: Flattened side-to-side, wingless, high jumping capability
- Ticks: Teardrop-shaped flat body with 8 legs in adult stage
How we treat it
Treatment & Prevention
Comprehensive yard broadcast spray, interior carpet insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment, and pet host synchronization.
Seasonal peak in the Inland Empire and North County: Sharp surge during warm spring through late autumn.
Think You Have Cat Flea & Western Black-Legged Tick?
Book an inspection and we’ll give you an estimate based on what we find.