Fleas breed quickly, making them difficult to remove which is why professional flea treatment is necessary. We know flea biology and what it takes to treat for them successfully. Why? Fleas carry and transmit tapeworms and the bubonic plague. Their bite and blood feeding can result in flea allergy dermatitis, itching, and in some cases, anemia so a flea infestation can be serious. Fleas are known for jumping onto their host, where they will bite and feed on its blood. While fleas bite humans, they do not live on our bodies or in our hair. They prefer animal hosts to live on and can commonly be found on pets. No wonder bringing in a professional flea exterminator service is so important. We can help with tick control around your home. Our tick treatments will help control the tick population in your yard and our expert education will teach you how keep your pets and children away from them even when you are out and about on a hike. It’s important information because of the few kinds of ticks common in the Mid-Atlantic states, one of them just happens to be the one that transmits Lyme disease. In addition, there are others in our area that transmit Rocky Mountain spotted forever. No wonder tick pest control is so important. No matter the kind of tick you have around your home, you need it taken care of. That’s where we come in.
Fleas are an annoyance for pet owners, and they bite! Fleas multiply rapidly, making them difficult to get rid of which is why professional flea treatment is necessary. We understand flea life cycle and what it takes to exterminate them successfully. Fleas transmit tapeworms and plague. Their bite and blood feeding can result in flea allergy, itching, and in some cases, anemia so a flea infestation can be serious. Fleas are known for jumping onto their host, where they will bite and feed on its blood. While fleas bite humans, they do not live on our bodies or in our hair. They prefer animal hosts to live on and can commonly be found on pets.
American Dog Tick in Arlington VA
American dog ticks are oval and flat with brown with whitish to gray markings. As larvae, they have six legs while nymphs and adults have eight. American dog ticks are about 5 - 15 mm. They are also known as the wood tick, and that this particular tick species is only found in North America. American dog ticks carry a bacteria responsible for causing Rocky Mountain spotted fever disease, which is spread when they suck blood from their host. Most infestations occur in late spring and summer. The larvae can survive upto 2 years without food.
Lone Star Tick in Arlington VA
Lone star ticks are reddish brown and have oval bodies that become slate grey when engorged. Females have a single whitish to silvery spot on their backs. Male lone star ticks have several inverted horseshoe-shaped whitish spots along their backs. These ticks attack humans more frequently than any other tick species. Lone star tick transmit diseases, although not Lyme disease. The bite also causes a circular rash.
Black Legged Deer Tick in Arlington VA
The female blacklegged tick is about 1/8 of an inch while male is 1/16 of an inch. Both male and female deer ticks have flat, oval bodies, and are not hard-shelled. Female deer ticks are orangish brown in color except for their legs, mouthparts, and scutum (shield).
Pest Chase Fleas Control Plan in Arlington VA
Here at Pest Chase we have handled all level s of flea infestation. Since fleas multiply rapidly, its not long before you start having flea all over your home. We have a flea control plan that will take care of any type of flea infestation.
Pest Chase Tick Control Plan in Arlington VA
Pest Chase tick control plan keeps your family and pets safe from ticks. Tick control needs to be done periodically in order to keep the ticks out of your home.
Pest Chase Fleas Control Treatment in Arlington VA
We treat the entire floor area of your home with insecticide. We also treat your pet sleeping area and bedding for fleas. After our treatment, we require you to vacuum the house frequently for the next 15 days.
Pest Chase Tick Control Treatment in Arlington VA
We treat the entire yard with insecticide. We also spot treat your home where ticks can harborage. This treatment will need to be reapplied periodically to keep ticks out of your home.
pet owners are firstly at risk for flea infestations, these biting pests can hitchhike on wild animals like raccoons or skunks and then make their way into your home.
Rodents are a means by which fleas enter your yard. Ensure that you dont have any rodent problems.
A flea comb is a good tool to remove fleas from your pets. Places where fleas are often found are at the base of a pet’s tail, around the neck, in the groin, on the back of the legs, and in the middle of the back. When combing, drown fleas that are caught in the comb in soapy water. A flea comb can be used every day.
Vacuuming regularly will help remove fleas and the warmth of the vaccum cleaner will cause the eggs to hatch.
Have your pet bathe with flea treatment or take them to a vet.
Rodents are a means by which fleas enter your yard. Ensure that you dont have any rodent problems.
The most common sign of a tick problem is spotting one in your yard or on your body, or on your pet or child. Ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs while waiting for a passing host, so be sure to keep your yard maintained and mowed frequently. Ticks prefer vegetation located in transitional areas such as where mowed lawn meets unmowed fence line as these areas are where most animals travel.
In order to avoid being bitten by a tick, apply an insect repellent such as DEET, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Also, wear long sleeved shirts and pants. Wearing light colored clothing will help to detect ticks easily. It may not be practical to wear such clothing during Arlington VA summer though. Once you come back from hiking or playing outside inspect your clothes for ticks. Immediately wash clothing worn outside.
