fleas

Fleas

With increased rain, fleas are more likely to thrive. They breed and are even more active in warm, wet conditions. While it’s cooling here slightly, it will be warming up again as usual and that means fleas could increase. The wet weather offers some benefit though, in that it helps with a flea treatment using beneficial nematodes. Nematodes are small parasitic creatures that attack flea larvae. You water them into already damp soil and they…

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Killing Fleas in the Yard

Springtime fleas in the yard can be a nightmare for homeowners. Mosquitoes are bad enough but trying to spend time outside only to be driven back inside due to flea bites can be even worse. And then there’s the risk of bringing those fleas back inside with you. If you suspect fleas in your yard, there’s a great solution that is all natural and has no risk to people or pets. If you’re not sure…

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Fleas Inside

Depending on your house you can treat fleas inside with no chemicals – and even do it yourself. Find out how to handle indoor flea issues.

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Fleas Outside?

As it starts to cool down, it’s a great time to treat for fleas outside using beneficial nematodes. What are Beneficial Nematodes? These are microscopic parasites that can be watered into the soil of your yard, and they actually attack flea larvae! The result is the flea life cycle is cut off. Beneficial nematodes are harmless to people, pets and even beneficial insects. They can also go after grubs, and potentially fire ants, in your…

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Flea Treatment in the Fall

Do you have fleas in your yard? Fall is a great time to treat for them using beneficial nematodes. These are tiny parasitic organisms that actually attack and kill flea larvae! The result is the flea life cycle is broken. Nematodes do no harm at all to people or pets or even beneficial insects. Autumn is an ideal time to treat for them because the ground needs to be wet and the cooler weather helps…

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Fleas On Your Porch and Windows?

If you see tiny “jumping” bugs on your porch and around your windows, don’t panic and think you have a flea invasion! In late fall the culprit is more likely to be hackberry gall psyllids. These tiny pests come from nearby hackberry trees and will congregate on home siding and window screens. Here’s a more in-depth article we wrote about them. The bottom line is that these are likely not fleas and are easily handled!…

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Fleas in the Summer

Fleas can be a year-round issue but in the summer it can get even tougher! People (and their pets) are more active with traveling, going outdoors, pets being kenneled or visiting other areas and fleas could be picked up and brought back. Plus some other animals become more active which can bring fleas into your yard or area without you knowing it. The good news is that not all signs of fleas on your pet…

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How To Get Rid of Fleas

Does hanging around in your Austin home or yard result in itchy bites on your ankles or legs? You may have a flea infestation. Lots of bites on your lower leg is one way to tell. Obviously if your pet is scratching a lot or has needed treatment, that could be another warning sign. However, just because your furry friend is on a flea treatment, that doesn’t mean you are going to have to deal…

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More About Fleas

Fleas create a lot of concern with customers. The idea of a flea infestation is definitely disturbing, but more information about fleas can help calm concerns and help you know what you’re up against. Why Do Fleas Bite Me? Fleas require blood to survive. Fleas become an issue to homeowners most commonly when a dog or a cat gets them and, untreated, they start to really reproduce. Occasionally fleas can become a household problem due…

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Beneficial Nematodes for Fleas in Austin

Fleas are one of the most frustrating and upsetting pests for Austin area residents to experience. This is perhaps because they are small and difficult to see, but also of course because they bite and cause actual physical irritation. As with anything, knowledge is power, so we like to educate our customers on fleas before any treatment takes place. You can read a detailed overview about fleas and flea issues here. We have had dozens…

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