Flea & Tick Treatments in Georgetown, Texas

We also provide flea and tick treatment for the inside of your home, as well as your yard. The treatment is safe for you and your pets. Please give us a call for details.

Common Ticks Found in Georgetown, Texas

Ticks thrive in Geogetown’s warm, humid climate and can be found in grassy, wooded, and shaded areas. Here’s a guide to some of the most common ticks in the area:

American Dog Tick

Description: Found in grassy and wooded areas, especially during spring and summer.
Habitat: Common in Georgetown's parks, yards, and natural areas with tall grass.
Risk: Can feed on dogs, humans, and other animals, transmitting diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and causing tick paralysis in pets.

Deer Tick (Black-legged Tick)

Description: While less common in Texas than in the northern U.S., these ticks can be found in Georgetown, especially in humid, wooded areas.
Habitat: Prefers wooded trails, grassy areas, and leaf litter around Austin.
Risk: Known to carry Lyme disease, affecting both pets and humans.

Brown Dog Tick

Description: Adapted to warm climates, these ticks are highly common in Georgetown and can live indoors or outdoors.
Habitat: Frequently found in homes, pet bedding, and yard spaces. They often hide in cracks, upholstery, and around pet areas.
Risk: Primarily feeds on dogs but can bite humans. Brown dog ticks can quickly infest a home if left untreated.

Lone Star Tick

Description: Recognizable by a white spot on the female’s back, this tick is common in Georgetown.
Habitat: Found in wooded and grassy areas, often in shaded or moist environments.
Risk: Feeds on both animals and humans, and can transmit diseases like ehrlichiosis.

Common Fleas in Georgetown, Texas

Fleas also thrive in Georgetown’s warm weather and are a year-round concern. Here’s an overview of the most common fleas in the area:

Cat Fleas

Description: The most prevalent type of flea on both cats and dogs in Geogetown. These fleas can also bite humans.
Habitat: Found in warm, humid areas of the home, such as carpets, pet bedding, and furniture.
Risk: These fleas reproduce quickly and feed on pet blood, often causing intense itching and potential allergic reactions in pets.

Dog Fleas

Description: Primarily infests dogs but can bite other animals and humans.
Habitat: Common in outdoor areas around Georgetown and can be found in pet bedding and shaded areas.
Risk: Known to cause itching, skin irritation, and can transmit tapeworms to pets.

If you have questions or want advice regarding our tick or flea prevention methods, let us know.