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Rockwell Labs
Fleas most commonly become a problem in and around structures from infested pets. Ticks, meanwhile, are most common in yards that are adjacent to wooded areas.
Eliminate conducive conditions outdoors by mowing the lawn and trimming foliage to create a low-humidity environment that pests will avoid. In areas with high tick pressure and Lyme disease, a wood chip or gravel border at least 3 feet wide can be installed between wooded areas and the yard. Spray heavy vegetation and the edges of wooded areas for ticks.
Broadcast yard spray for fleas. For flea infestations indoors, customers should wash, steam treat or throw away infested pet bedding, toys and blankets. Infested furniture should be vacuumed or steam treated.
Just before applying carpet spray treatment, vacuum all areas to remove as many adults, eggs, pupae and larvae as possible, and to stimulate pupal emergence. Apply silica dust in the creases and under pet beds and rest areas for long-term protection. Do not treat pets, but do instruct residents to treat with a product labeled for on-animal use.
