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HIGH HEALTH RISKAnts & Crawling Insects

Cat Flea & Western Black-Legged Tick

Ctenocephalides felis / Ixodes pacificus

Parasitic blood-feeders brought into yards by coyotes, squirrels, and pets. Infiltrates carpets, upholstery, and turf.

Warning Signs In Your Home

  • Frequent pet scratching and biting at hindquarters
  • Bites around human ankles and lower legs
  • Flea dirt (black specks that dissolve red in water) on bedding

Physical Identification Keys

  • Fleas: Flattened side-to-side, wingless, high jumping capability
  • Ticks: Teardrop-shaped flat body with 8 legs in adult stage
Knockout Certified Protocol

Professional Eradication & Long-Term Prevention

Comprehensive yard broadcast spray, interior carpet insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment, and pet host synchronization.

Seasonal peak in Inland Empire / North County: Sharp surge during warm spring through late autumn.
Suspect a Cat Flea & Western Black-Legged Tick Infestation?
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