In Central Florida, fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance for your pets—they are a serious health risk to your entire household. These parasites are prolific breeders and have developed significant resistance to traditional “DIY” sprays and powders. If you are seeing fleas on your carpet or finding ticks on your dog, the infestation is likely already well-established in your home’s environment.

At Pest 911, we provide specialized flea and tick extermination in Ocala and The Villages, using professional-grade treatments that break the life cycle of these stubborn pests.

The Danger of Fleas: More Than Just an Itch

Did you know a single flea can bite your pet more than 400 times in one day? Fleas consume more than their own body weight in blood, leading to anemia in small pets and severe allergic dermatitis.

• Rapid Reproduction: A few fleas can become thousands in just a few weeks.

• Disease Transmission: Fleas are known carriers of tapeworms and can transmit diseases like murine typhus to humans.

• Home Invasion: Flea eggs are designed to fall off your pet and hatch in your carpets, furniture, and baseboards, making them incredibly difficult to eliminate without professional intervention.

Ticks: The Silent Threat in Marion County

Ticks are particularly dangerous because they are “stealth” biters that can live for several months without a blood meal. In the wooded areas and tall grasses of Ocala and The Villages, ticks are a constant concern.

• Hard to Kill: Ticks can survive inside your home for long periods, hiding in cracks and crevices.

• Serious Illness: Ticks are notorious for transmitting dangerous pathogens, including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis.

• Persistent Parasites: Because they attach firmly to their hosts, they require careful monitoring and professional perimeter treatments to keep them out of your yard.

The Pest 911 Integrated Treatment Plan

Effective flea and tick control requires a two-pronged approach: treating the indoor environment where eggs hatch and the outdoor perimeter where they wait for a host.

1. Indoor Life-Cycle Disruption: We use specialized Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) that prevent flea larvae from ever reaching adulthood, effectively stopping the breeding cycle.

2. Outdoor Perimeter Defense: We treat your lawn and shrubbery to create a “no-go zone” for ticks and fleas, protecting your pets every time they go outside.

3. Expert Guidance: We provide clear instructions on how to prepare your home (such as vacuuming and laundering) to ensure our treatments achieve maximum effectiveness.

Take Back Your Home from Biting Pests

Don’t let your family and pets suffer from constant bites and the risk of disease. Our technicians are the most reliable and effective pest specialists in Marion County.

Is Your Home Under Attack? If you are struggling with a flea or tick problem that won’t go away, it’s time to call in the pros. Contact Pest 911 today at 352-629-9111 for a comprehensive inspection and a customized treatment plan.

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