Flea & Tick Control
Professional flea and tick control services that exterminate parasitic pests and protect your home, yard, and pets year round
5 Highlights on Flea & Tick Control
- Full Property Treatment — Sterling Pest Control delivers indoor and outdoor flea and tick control that targets every life stage, from egg and larva to nymph and adult. Our technicians treat carpets, upholstery, baseboards, crawl spaces, pet bedding, lawns, and vegetation in a single visit.
- Integrated Pest Management Approach — We use an IPM strategy that combines residual insecticides, insect growth regulators, and preventive barrier treatments. This multi-layered method eradicates active infestations and stops reinfestation at the source.
- Pet Safe and Family Safe Products — Our team applies non-toxic, biodegradable, and EPA registered formulations wherever possible. We select products like fipronil and methoprene that eliminate ectoparasitic pests without creating hazardous conditions for children or animals.
- Licensed and Certified Technicians — Every Sterling exterminator holds current state certification and completes ongoing training in acaricidal and larvicidal application methods. We carry full licensing and maintain safety data sheets for every product we use.
- Guaranteed Results with Follow Up — Our service contract includes a re-treatment warranty. If fleas or ticks return between scheduled visits, we’ll retreat your property at no additional charge.
Our Flea & Tick Control Services:
- Flea Treatment Services
- Tick Yard Treatment
- Pet-Safe Flea & Tick Control
Why Choose Our Flea & Tick Control
Flea and tick control is a specialized service that demands precise identification, targeted treatment, and consistent monitoring. Sterling Pest Control has delivered trusted pest management to homes and businesses for years, and our flea and tick program reflects that expertise.
We don’t guess. Our pest management professionals inspect your property, identify the species involved, and assess the severity of the infestation before applying a single product. That assessment drives every decision we make, from product selection to application method. A deer tick harborage in tall grass calls for a different perimeter spray than a flea colony breeding in carpet fibers. We know the difference, and we treat accordingly.
Our technicians carry personal protective equipment and use commercial grade sprayers, foggers, and dust applicators that outperform retail flea bombs and spot-on treatments. We apply residual pyrethroid formulations along baseboards, in crawl spaces, and across yard perimeters. We fog kennels, crates, and enclosed areas where flea pupae lie dormant. We dust diatomaceous earth into cracks and harborage points that topical sprays can’t reach.
Sterling Pest Control stands behind every treatment with a written warranty and scheduled follow-up visits. Our re-treatment policy means you won’t pay twice for the same problem. We’re licensed, insured, and rated among the top pest control providers in the region. Choose a qualified team that gets it right the first time.
Signs You Need Flea & Tick Control
Flea and tick infestations don’t announce themselves with a single warning. They build quietly, and by the time you notice, the problem has already spread. Here are five signs that your property needs professional flea and tick control.
Your Pets Scratch and Bite Constantly: Dogs and cats that scratch, chew, or bite at their skin are reacting to flea bites. Fleas feed on blood, and their saliva triggers flea allergy dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that causes redness, hair loss, and hot spots. If your pet’s scratching persists after grooming and bathing, parasitic pests are likely the cause.
You Find Small Dark Specks on Pet Bedding: Flea dirt, which is digested blood excreted by adult fleas, appears as tiny black or reddish brown specks on bedding, upholstery, and carpet. Wipe a damp white cloth across the surface. If the specks turn red, you’ve confirmed flea contamination.
You Spot Engorged Ticks on Skin or Fur: Ticks latch onto hosts, embed their mouthparts, and engorge with blood over several days. Finding an engorged tick on your dog, cat, or family member means the tick has been feeding long enough to transmit pathogens like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Bites Appear on Your Ankles and Lower Legs: Fleas jump from carpet and floor surfaces to bite exposed skin. Clusters of small, itchy, red welts around the ankles and feet indicate an active indoor infestation. These bites often appear in lines or groups.
You See Tiny Jumping Insects Indoors: Adult fleas are visible to the naked eye. They’re small, dark, wingless, and they jump. If you spot them on furniture, in carpet fibers, or on tile floors, the infestation has reached the adult stage, which means eggs, larvae, and pupae are already present throughout your home.
Our Flea & Tick Control Process
Flea and tick control is a structured, multi-step process that Sterling Pest Control follows on every service call. Each phase builds on the last to ensure complete eradication and long-term prevention.
Step 1: Inspection and Assessment. A certified technician inspects your entire property, indoors and out. We check carpets, baseboards, pet bedding, crawl spaces, attics, kennels, lawns, leaf litter, tall grass, and woodpiles. We identify the pest species, locate breeding grounds and harborage areas, and determine the infestation’s scope. You receive a detailed inspection report before we begin.
Step 2: Targeted Indoor Treatment. We treat all interior surfaces where fleas and ticks harbor. Technicians spray residual insecticides along baseboards and under furniture. We fog enclosed rooms to reach dormant pupae. We apply insect growth regulators that prevent larvae from developing into biting adults. Diatomaceous earth and boric acid go into cracks, crevices, and hard-to-reach harborage points.
Step 3: Outdoor Perimeter and Yard Treatment. We spray the yard, vegetation, and perimeter of your home with a barrier treatment designed to repel and kill fleas and ticks on contact. We target tall grass, leaf litter, woodpiles, and shaded areas where these pests breed and nest.
Step 4: Monitoring and Follow Up. We schedule a follow-up visit to monitor results, reapply treatments if needed, and verify that the infestation has been eliminated. Our technicians check traps and bait stations, reassess treated areas, and confirm that no new activity has emerged.
Step 5: Prevention Plan. We seal entry points, recommend habitat modifications, and establish a seasonal treatment schedule to prevent reinfestation. Sterling Pest Control’s preventive program keeps fleas and ticks off your property for good.
Brands We Use
Flea and tick control requires commercial grade products that outperform anything available on store shelves. Sterling Pest Control selects only EPA registered, professional formulations from the industry’s most trusted manufacturers.
- Syngenta
- BASF
- Bayer Environmental Science
- FMC Corporation
- Control Solutions Inc.
- Zoëcon (Central Life Sciences)
- MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King)
- Rockwell Labs
- NyGuard (by MGK)
- Precor (by Zoëcon)
Your family’s safety and your pets’ wellbeing guide every product decision we make.
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FAQs About Flea & Tick Control
What does professional flea and tick control include?
Professional flea and tick control includes a full property inspection, targeted indoor treatment with residual insecticides and insect growth regulators, outdoor yard and perimeter spraying, follow-up monitoring, and a preventive maintenance plan. Sterling Pest Control treats every life stage of the pest, from eggs and larvae to nymphs and adults, to ensure complete eradication.
When is the best time to schedule flea and tick control?
Flea and tick activity peaks during warm, humid months, typically spring through fall. Scheduling a preventive treatment in early spring stops infestations before they start. If you already have an active infestation, call immediately. Fleas reproduce rapidly, and a single female can lay up to 50 eggs per day.
Why do fleas keep coming back after I treat my home myself? Retail flea bombs and sprays kill adult fleas on contact but rarely reach eggs, larvae, and pupae hidden deep in carpet fibers, cracks, and upholstery. Without an insect growth regulator to break the breeding cycle, new adults emerge within weeks. Professional treatment targets all four life stages and includes re-treatment to catch any survivors.
How long does a flea and tick treatment take to work?
Most residual products begin killing fleas and ticks within hours of application. Full results typically appear within 7 to 14 days as dormant pupae hatch and contact treated surfaces. A follow-up visit confirms that the infestation has been eliminated.
Can fleas and ticks transmit diseases to humans?
Yes. Ticks transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. Fleas can spread bartonella and tapeworm. Both pests are zoonotic vectors, meaning they carry pathogens between animals and humans. Prompt professional flea and tick control reduces your exposure to these serious health risks.
Does Sterling Pest Control offer a warranty on flea and tick services?
We do. Every flea and tick control service comes with a written warranty and scheduled follow-up visit. If pests return between treatments, we retreat your property at no extra cost. Our service contract gives you guaranteed, reliable protection.