Fleas and ticks are the Dracula of pests — they latch onto hosts to feed on blood, carrying dangerous diseases like Lyme Disease, Plague, and Typhus.
Fleas and Ticks are a threat to humans, pets, and livestock in Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Rocklin, and Loomis. Both pests find and latch onto hosts to feed on blood as their primary food source. Fleas carry and transmit diseases such as Cat-Scratch Fever, Plague, Typhus, and Parasitic Tapeworms that affect both family members and pets. Ticks carry and transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease, Tularemia, and Tick Paralysis. Both of these tiny pests pose a great danger to families and pets.
Knowing which flea or tick species you're dealing with helps determine the most effective treatment plan.
Despite the name, cat fleas target both cats and dogs and are the most common flea species in Sacramento. Adults are small, dark brown, and laterally flattened. They can jump up to 150 times their body length and reproduce rapidly in warm conditions.
Primary carrier of Lyme Disease in California. Found in grassy and wooded areas throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties. Adults are reddish-brown with dark legs and attach to hosts for extended feeding periods.
Unlike most ticks, brown dog ticks can complete their entire lifecycle indoors. They prefer dogs as hosts but will bite humans. Can infest homes and kennels year-round in Sacramento's mild climate.
Carrier of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tick Paralysis. Found in brushy and wooded areas, particularly in the Sierra foothills near Auburn, Loomis, and Granite Bay. Most active in spring and early summer.
Watch for these signs to catch flea and tick infestations early before they become a serious problem.
Clusters of small red dots typically found on lower legs and feet. Flea bites are intensely itchy and often appear in groups of three or four.
Fleas have a distinctive jumping movement that sets them apart from other pests. If you see tiny dark insects jumping on carpet, furniture, or pets, you likely have fleas.
Red-brown or black specks found on pet bedding, carpet, and furniture. Flea dirt is actually flea excrement — when placed on a damp paper towel, it turns reddish-brown.
Tiny white oval eggs found in carpet fibers, pet bedding, and upholstered furniture. A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day.
Excessive scratching, fidgeting, biting at fur, and restless behavior in pets are strong indicators of flea or tick infestation. Check pets regularly for parasites.
Protect your family and pets with these prevention strategies combined with professional treatment.
Our pet-safe treatments protect your furry family members while effectively eliminating fleas and ticks from your home and yard.
Vacuum carpet and rugs regularly, especially in areas where pets rest. Dispose of vacuum bags immediately to prevent re-infestation from captured fleas and eggs.
Treat pets with veterinarian-recommended year-round flea and tick preventative medication. Consistent treatment is the most effective defense against infestations.
Trim overgrown vegetation and grass in your yard to reduce tick habitat. Keep lawns mowed short and remove leaf litter where ticks hide.
Wash pet bedding, blankets, and your own bedding frequently in hot water to kill fleas, ticks, eggs, and larvae at all life stages.
Avoid purchasing used upholstered furniture, which can harbor flea eggs and larvae that are difficult to detect before bringing into your home.
Avoid attracting rodents, squirrels, and birds to your property, as they are common carriers of fleas and ticks that can transfer to your pets and home.
Regular flea and tick interior and exterior protection plan with professional-grade treatments that create a barrier around your home and yard.
Effective flea treatment requires hitting every life stage. Here is exactly what to expect when you schedule service.
We inspect the interior and exterior of your home to assess flea activity and identify hotspots including pet resting areas, carpets, baseboards, and yard zones where flea populations are concentrated.
Before treatment, we provide a preparation checklist. You will vacuum thoroughly, wash all bedding and fabric items, bathe your pet with flea shampoo, apply vet-recommended flea prevention medication, and dispose of any heavily infested items. Preparation is half the treatment.
We apply a professional-grade spray treatment targeting baseboards, cracks and crevices, carpets, and rugs inside the home. Exterior treatment covers yard areas and entry points where fleas enter from wildlife or neighboring properties.
Mild infestations typically resolve after a single treatment. Severe infestations require two to three treatments to fully break the flea life cycle. We follow up until the infestation is completely eliminated.
Following these steps before your service appointment gives the treatment the best possible chance of eliminating the infestation in a single visit.
Vacuum all carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and baseboards. Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after to prevent captured fleas and eggs from hatching inside the bag.
Wash all bedding, blankets, and fabric items in hot water to kill fleas and eggs at every life stage. Dispose of any heavily infested items that cannot be effectively laundered.
Bathe your pet with flea shampoo and apply a vet-recommended flea prevention medication before the service appointment. Treating your pet alongside your home is critical to preventing re-infestation.
Move items off the floor so we can reach baseboards and carpet edges where fleas and eggs concentrate. The more surface area we can treat, the more effective the service.
Most homeowners try two or three products before calling a professional. Here is why those products fall short.
Flea bombs and store-bought sprays kill adult fleas on contact but do not reach eggs and larvae buried in carpets and furniture. A new generation hatches within days, and the cycle repeats. The infestation appears to resolve and then returns just as bad within a week.
Not vacuuming, not washing infested items, and not treating pets causes re-infestation even after professional treatment. Fleas on the pet reintroduce eggs into the home. Preparation is not optional. It is half of what makes the treatment work.
A homeowner called frustrated after weeks of trying to eliminate fleas on her cat and inside her home with store-bought sprays and a flea bomb. Nothing worked. We walked her through our preparation guide and explained why treating her pet alongside treating the home was critical. After following the prep steps and completing two treatments, the flea activity was completely eliminated.
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Flea and tick treatment is included in our bi-monthly pest plan at no separate service fee. Our service is backed by the Pointer Promise Warranty, which includes free unlimited treatments in between scheduled services. If fleas return before your next visit, we come back at no charge.
Answers from our technicians based on 20+ years of flea and tick control experience across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties.
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