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Eco-Friendly Flea & Tick Control in the Bay Area
We eliminate fleas and ticks with eco-friendly, IPM-certified treatments.
Diamond Certified since 2009
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Fleas and ticks transmit dangerous diseases to humans and pets
Our Flea & Tick Control Includes
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Professional Inspection
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Custom Treatment Plans
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Interior & Exterior Treatment
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Eco-Friendly Options
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Steam Eradication
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Post-Treatment Monitoring
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Ongoing Maintenance
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Identify Your Pest
Cat Flea
Size:1/8 inch
Color:Dark reddish-brown, flattened body
Key Fact:Most common flea in homes; reproduces rapidly
Dog Flea
Size:1/8 inch
Color:Dark brown, very similar to cat flea
Key Fact:Can transmit tapeworms; jumps onto passing hosts
Western Black-Legged Tick
Size:1/8 inch (unfed)
Color:Dark brown to black with reddish-orange abdomen
Key Fact:Carries Lyme disease; attaches and feeds for days
American Dog Tick
Size:3/16 inch (unfed)
Color:Brown with white or gray markings on back
Key Fact:Transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Brown Dog Tick
Size:1/8 inch (unfed)
Color:Uniform reddish-brown, elongated body
Key Fact:Can complete entire lifecycle indoors
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Prepare for Your Appointment
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Wash All Pet Bedding in Hot Water
Launder all pet beds, blankets, and covers in hot water to eliminate flea eggs and larvae before treatment.
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Vacuum All Carpets and Upholstery
Thoroughly vacuum every carpet, rug, and upholstered surface. This removes eggs and stimulates pupae to hatch for more effective treatment.
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Mow Lawn and Trim Vegetation
Cut grass short and trim shrubs to reduce flea and tick habitat in your yard.
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Have Pets on Flea Preventative
Coordinate with your vet to have pets on flea and tick preventative medication before or during treatment.
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Clear Floors of Toys and Items
Pick up toys, shoes, and clothing from floors so the technician can treat all carpet and floor surfaces completely.
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Keep Pets Off Treated Areas
Arrange for pets to stay off treated surfaces for the specified time after treatment to ensure effectiveness.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
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Signs of a Flea or Tick Problem
Look for pets scratching excessively, tiny black specks (flea dirt) on pet bedding or furniture, and small red bite marks on ankles and lower legs. For ticks, check your pets and family for attached parasites after time outdoors, especially behind ears, between toes, and along the hairline.
What Attracts Them to Your Home
Fleas hitch rides indoors on pets, clothing, or used furniture. Tall grass, leaf litter, and shady vegetation in your yard create ideal tick habitat. Wildlife like raccoons, opossums, and stray cats passing through your property can deposit flea eggs and ticks in your yard.
Health Risks for Your Family & Pets
Ticks transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and other serious illnesses. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis in pets, transmit tapeworms, and trigger secondary skin infections. Heavy flea infestations on young or small pets can even lead to anemia.
Why DIY Treatments Often Fail
Over-the-counter flea bombs and sprays miss eggs and pupae hidden deep in carpet fibers and upholstery. Flea pupae can remain dormant for months, hatching long after treatment. A professional approach targets every life stage — eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults — to break the cycle completely.
Seasonal Patterns to Watch
Fleas are most active in warm, humid months (spring through fall), but indoor infestations can persist year-round in heated homes. Ticks are active whenever temperatures are above 40°F, with peak activity in spring and early summer. In the Bay Area's mild climate, both pests can be a concern nearly all year.
Prevention Tips for Homeowners
Keep pets on year-round flea and tick preventatives recommended by your vet. Vacuum carpets and upholstery frequently, wash pet bedding in hot water weekly, and keep your lawn mowed short. Create a gravel or mulch barrier between wooded areas and your yard to reduce tick migration onto your property.
✅ What You Can Do
Keep Pets on Preventatives
Year-round flea and tick medication is the single most effective step. Consult your vet for the right product.
Vacuum Frequently
Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery regularly to pick up flea eggs, larvae, and pupae. Empty the bag outside immediately.
Maintain Your Yard
Keep grass trimmed, remove leaf litter, and clear brush. Ticks thrive in tall, shady vegetation.
Check After Outdoor Activities
After hiking, check yourself, children, and pets thoroughly. Ticks attach in hidden areas like behind ears, underarms, and scalp.
Wash Pet Bedding Weekly
Hot-water washing pet beds and blankets weekly breaks the flea lifecycle and prevents reinfestation.
Create a Gravel or Mulch Barrier
A 3-foot barrier of gravel or wood chips between your lawn and wooded areas deters ticks from crossing into your yard.
⚠️ What to Avoid
Don't Rely on Flea Collars Alone
Basic flea collars only protect near the neck. Vet-recommended oral or topical treatments provide full-body protection.
Don't Squeeze or Crush Ticks
Squeezing can push disease-carrying fluids into the wound. Use fine-tipped tweezers and pull straight out with steady pressure.
Don't Stop Treatment Too Early
Flea pupae lie dormant for months. Stopping after one round often leads to reinfestation from eggs you can't see.
Never Use Matches on Ticks
A hot match can cause the tick to regurgitate bacteria into the wound, increasing infection risk. Use tweezers instead.
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Tick Control Services
Ticks ride in on deer and wildlife, hiding in shady areas waiting for hosts.
⚠️ Health Warning
Ticks carry Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and other dangerous illnesses.
We use eco-friendly treatments to reduce tick populations and deter wildlife.
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Flea Control Services
Fleas hitch rides on wildlife and pets, quickly infesting your home and carpets.
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We guarantee complete elimination using eco-friendly, family-friendly products.
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