Fleas and ticks
Fleas build up in carpets and pet bedding; ticks wait in tall grass and leaf litter.
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How to recognize fleas and ticks
Size1/16 to 1/8 in.
ColorDark brown to reddish
WhereCarpets, pet beds, yard edges
WhenSpring through fall
What pros usually do
Pros usually treat indoors and the yard together, timed with your pets' treatment. Ask the company you speak with how they plan to handle your situation and how to prepare.
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Signs of fleas and ticks
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