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Siphonaptera & Ixodida

Flea & Tick Control in Pueblo, CO

Fleas and ticks are blood-feeding parasites that affect both pets and humans. In Pueblo, these pests are common year-round but peak during warmer months. Fleas can infest homes rapidly, while ticks are typically brought in on pets or people who spend time outdoors. Both can transmit serious diseases and cause significant discomfort.

Flea & Tick

How to Identify Flea & Tick

  • Fleas: Tiny (1/8 inch), reddish-brown, flattened vertically
  • Fleas can jump up to 150 times their body length
  • Ticks: Larger, flat, oval-shaped before feeding
  • Ticks swell and become round when engorged with blood
  • Common ticks include wood ticks and brown dog ticks

Signs of Infestation

  • Pets scratching excessively
  • Flea dirt (dark specks) in pet fur or bedding
  • Bites on ankles and lower legs (fleas)
  • Finding attached ticks on pets or family members
  • Flea larvae in carpets, upholstery, and pet areas

Health Risks & Dangers

  • Flea allergy dermatitis in pets and humans
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever from ticks
  • Colorado tick fever and tularemia
  • Tapeworms transmitted by fleas
  • Anemia in heavily infested animals

Prevention Tips

  • Keep pets on year-round flea and tick prevention
  • Vacuum frequently, especially pet areas
  • Wash pet bedding in hot water regularly
  • Keep grass short and remove leaf litter
  • Check pets and family members after outdoor activities
  • Create a gravel or mulch barrier between lawn and woods

Our Treatment Approach

Flea and tick control requires treating pets, the home, and the yard simultaneously. We use insect growth regulators to break the flea life cycle and residual treatments in carpets, upholstery, and baseboards. Outdoor treatments target areas where fleas and ticks harbor. Multiple treatments may be needed due to the flea life cycle.

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(719) 766-1106
Monday - Saturday: 8AM - 6PM

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