Check your familiarity with fleas and ticks
Our May Tech Test allows you to test your familiarity with fleas and ticks.
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Consider plague risk when dealing with fleas, rodents — and cats
Learn more about the three main transmission routes that the bacterium that causes plague, Yersinia pestis.
Tips for preventing cat fleas on pets
Before treating an infestation of cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), it’s crucial to thoroughly understand the behaviors of the cat, dog...
Adjust application for fleas versus ticks
The habits of these two bloodsuckers are different and your application should reflect that. Fleas are going to be down...
Avoid rapid reproduction of fleas and ticks
The biggest issue with these pests is often the sheer number present, thanks to high reproductive success. Populations can get...
Reduce risk of fleas and ticks by educating customers
You can protect the perimeters of homes with effective tools such as baits, sprays and dusts, but it is also...
Avoid conducive conditions for fleas and ticks
Fleas most commonly become a problem in and around structures from infested pets. Ticks, meanwhile, are most common in yards...
3 treatment places to prevent fleas and ticks
In addition to treating their yard with an insecticide that provides a quick kill and residual protection of current and...
Find out how well you know fleas and ticks
Test your knowledge of fleas and ticks in our May Tech Test.
Fighting fleas, one life stage at a time
Michael Bentley, BCE, provides tips to treat cat fleas to avoid treatment failure.
Use “1-2-3” approach to treat fleas, ticks
Dr. Charles Silcox, of AMGUARD, suggest PMPs take a comprehensive, “1-2-3” approach to flea and tick control.
2 tips to tell customers to lookout for fleas, ticks
"Remind your customers to always be on the lookout for fleas and ticks," says John-Michael Kibrick, of Steri-fab.
Prevent flies, fleas, ticks from entering homes
"Flies, fleas and ticks are all outdoor invaders, but they are a little different in how and why they enter...
Steps to prepare to treat fleas, ticks
"Fleas and ticks can be difficult to control, but proper preparation can enhance your success," says Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE,...
IPM strategies for fleas, ticks
To prevent or eliminate flea and tick infestations, always use integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, says Dr. Bob Davis, BCE,...
Brush up on your knowledge of fleas and ticks
Test out your flea and tick knowledge from this month's Tech Test.