Flea & Tick Control in Texas & Oklahoma

To remove a tick, use tweezers to grip the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out. Afterward, disinfect the area. For fleas, use a flea comb and bathe your dog with a medicated flea shampoo. It's also important to use a vet-recommended preventative treatment.

Veterinarians typically recommend one of three types of products: flea and tick collars, topical treatments that are applied to the skin, or oral chewable pills.

The frequency of treatment depends on several factors, including whether you have pets, the severity of any infestation, and your geographic location. For homes with pets, most preventative products are applied monthly, although some collars can provide protection for up to eight months.

Whether or not prevention is necessary depends on the time of year, as flea and tick activity is highest in the spring and summer. However, in warmer climates, they can be a year-round problem. If you have pets that go outdoors, prevention is highly recommended.

For yard treatment, a professional pest control service like Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control is a highly effective option. They use sustainable pesticides applied as a quick-drying mist to eliminate fleas and ticks.

Before treating your carpet, it's important to treat your pets to prevent reinfestation. Then, thoroughly vacuum your carpets and furniture, and wash your pet's bedding in hot water. You can also use a carpet powder or spray specifically designed to kill fleas and ticks.

Yes, professional pest control companies are equipped to eliminate flea infestations. They use various methods, including insecticides, foggers, and sprays that target all stages of the flea life cycle.

To remove a tick, use tweezers to pull it out and then kill it by placing it in alcohol or a sealed bag. If you have fleas on you, take a bath or shower with soap and warm water, use an insect repellent, and a fine-toothed comb to remove them.

Products containing insect growth regulators (IGRs), such as methoprene or pyriproxyfen, are highly effective at killing fleas because they disrupt their life cycle and prevent them from reproducing.

Fleas are attracted to the body heat and carbon dioxide that people naturally emit.

Several other insect bites can resemble flea bites, including those from bed bugs, mosquitoes, and spiders. Allergic reactions can also sometimes be mistaken for flea bites.