Flea & Tick Control

Protecting your home, yard, and pets from biting parasites

5 Highlights on Flea & Tick Control

Indoor Flea Treatment: Our technicians spray residual insecticides on carpets, bedding, and baseboards to kill adult fleas, larvae, and eggs hiding in fibers and crevices.
Yard Tick Control: We treat shaded perimeters, leaf litter, and tall grass with targeted acaricides that eradicate ticks before they latch onto pets or family members.
Pet-Safe Application: Abode Pest Solutions applies EPA-registered products like permethrin and fipronil formulations that protect dogs, cats, and livestock when used correctly.
Lifecycle Disruption: Our flea and tick control program targets every stage—egg, larva, pupa, nymph, and adult—using insect growth regulators that prevent fleas from breeding.
Integrated Pest Management: We combine inspection, monitoring, mechanical removal, and chemical treatment under an IPM framework to control infestations without overusing pesticides.

Each visit includes a written treatment record, technician notes on host activity, and recommendations for vacuuming carpets, washing bedding, and grooming pets between services. We focus on parasitic hot spots like kennels, pet runs, and shaded yard sections where fleas, ticks, and mites breed.

Why Choose Our Flea & Tick Control

Flea and tick control is the core service that separates Abode Pest Solutions from general exterminators. Our technicians hold Florida DACS pest control licenses (License #JB199300), NPMA membership, and annual certifications in IPM and pesticide safety compliance. We diagnose infestations accurately before applying any insecticide.

Every job starts with a property inspection. We identify host pathways, nesting zones, and burrows that fleas and ticks exploit. The technician then matches the treatment plan to the species, the property layout, and the pets in the home. We apply pesticidal products through sprays, granules, foggers, and spot treatments based on what the situation requires.

Our flea and tick control service includes a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If fleas or ticks return within the protection window, we re-treat the affected areas at no charge. We document every application with EPA-compliant records, product labels, and safety data sheets so homeowners know exactly what we used.

We also coordinate with your veterinarian. If your dog or cat needs topical drops, oral medication, or a flea collar, we’ll align our yard and indoor treatments with their schedule. Abode Pest Solutions serves residential clients, kennel operators, and livestock owners with the same hygienic standards. Rated 4.9 stars across 312+ Google reviews, our BBB A+ Accredited team has served Central Florida homeowners and pet owners since 2009.

Signs You Need Flea & Tick Control

Fleas and ticks leave clear evidence once they’ve established a foothold. Watch for these five signs that signal the need for professional flea and tick control.

Pets Scratch, Bite, and Groom Excessively: Dogs and cats infested with fleas scratch raw patches behind the ears, near the tail, and along the belly. You may spot flea dirt—dark specks of digested blood—when you comb their coat. Cats often over-groom and develop bald spots from constant licking.

Itchy Welts on Human Skin: Flea bites cluster around ankles and lower legs, forming small, irritated welts that itch for days. Tick bites present as a single lesion, sometimes with a bullseye rash the CDC associates with possible Lyme disease exposure – consult a physician promptly if you or a family member develops this symptom. Both warrant immediate inspection of the home and yard.

Visible Parasites in Carpet or Bedding: Adult fleas jump when disturbed and appear as tiny brown specks crawling on light-colored fabric. Tick nymphs hide in seams of pet bedding and along baseboards. Spotting even one suggests dozens more in the larval and pupal stages.

Ticks on Pets After Yard Time: Check your dog after every walk through tall grass or wooded areas. Engorged ticks attach to ears, between toes, and around the collar line. Frequent finds mean the yard is contaminated and needs an acaricide treatment.

Anemia or Lethargy in Young Pets: Heavy flea infestations suck enough blood to cause anemia in puppies and kittens. Pale gums, weakness, and weight loss demand immediate veterinary care plus a thorough flea and tick control treatment of the home environment.

Our Flea & Tick Control Process

Our flea and tick control process follows a structured five-step protocol that addresses parasites at every life stage.

Step 1: Inspection and Diagnosis Call (888) 937-1527 to schedule your inspection. The technician walks the property, indoors and out, identifying host activity, flea dirt, tick harborage, and breeding zones across kennels, pet bedding, carpets, baseboards, yard perimeters, and shaded vegetation. We serve homeowners and pet owners across Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Volusia, and Brevard counties.

Step 2: Treatment Plan We build a written plan that lists target areas, products, application methods, and reentry times. The plan accounts for pets, children, and any allergic household members.

Step 3: Indoor Application Technicians vacuum first to lift eggs and pupae, then apply residual sprays to carpets, upholstery edges, and cracks. We dust insecticidal powder into deep crevices and mist hard-to-reach corners with aerosol formulations.

Step 4: Yard Treatment We spray acaricides along fence lines, under decks, and across shaded turf. Granular products go down in leaf litter zones where ticks quest. We treat kennels and pet runs with pet-safe formulations.

Step 5: Follow-Up and Monitoring We schedule a follow-up visit within 14 to 21 days to break the flea lifecycle and catch any newly hatched adults. The technician monitors trap counts, inspects for fresh bites, and re-treats hot spots as needed.

Homeowners receive a prep checklist before service and aftercare instructions covering vacuuming, washing bedding in hot water, and bathing pets with veterinary shampoo.

Brands We Use

Our flea and tick control program relies on EPA-registered products from manufacturers trusted across the pest control industry. We select formulations based on efficacy, residual performance, and safety for households with pets and children.

Bayer Environmental Science
Syngenta
BASF
FMC Corporation
Central Life Sciences
MGK
Zoecon
Control Solutions Inc.
Nisus Corporation
Rockwell Labs

Every product carries an EPA registration number and comes with a safety data sheet.

Related Services

Fleas and ticks often indicate broader pest activity. Our licensed technicians also provide:

Mosquito Control – barrier spray and larvicide programs for Florida yards and outdoor areas
Rodent Control – exclusion and trapping for roof rats and house mice that carry fleas indoors
Wildlife Removal – humane trapping and exclusion for wild hosts that introduce ticks to your yard
Bed Bug Treatment – heat and chemical eradication for all life stages in bedrooms and furniture
Pest Exclusion and Proofing – sealing entry points that allow wildlife and rodents to bring parasites inside

FAQs About Flea & Tick Control

What is flea and tick control?

Flea and tick control is a professional pest service that eliminates fleas, ticks, and their eggs from homes, yards, and pet areas using EPA-registered insecticides and acaricides combined with inspection and monitoring.

When should I schedule flea and tick control?

Schedule service at the first sign of bites, scratching, or visible parasites. In most regions, spring through early fall is peak activity, and preventive treatments work best before infestations spread.

Why do fleas and ticks keep coming back?

Eggs and pupae survive standard cleaning and hatch weeks later. Without a follow-up treatment that targets the full lifecycle, new adults emerge and reinfest pets, carpets, and bedding.

How does Abode Pest Solutions treat fleas and ticks?

We inspect the property, vacuum and pre-clean indoor zones, apply residual sprays and IGRs inside, and treat the yard with granules and acaricide sprays. We return for a follow-up to break the breeding cycle.

Can I stay home during flea and tick control?

Yes, but you’ll need to leave treated rooms until sprays dry, usually two to four hours. Pets, children, and anyone with allergies should follow the reentry instructions on each product label.

Does flea and tick control harm pets?

No, when applied correctly. Our technicians use pet-safe formulations, observe label directions, and coordinate with your veterinarian on topical or oral medications your dog or cat may already take, following AVMA guidance on pesticide use around companion animals.

How long does flea and tick control last?

Indoor residual treatments protect for 30 to 90 days depending on the product. Yard applications typically last 30 to 45 days, with quarterly service recommended for ongoing prevention.