Fleas & ticks in North Texas

Fleas and ticks aren’t just a problem for pets—they can make life miserable for the whole household. These biting pests are common in North Texas thanks to our warm weather and year-round outdoor activity. Fleas multiply quickly inside carpets, furniture, and bedding, while ticks carry dangerous diseases and cling to both pets and people.

Pure Grit Pest Control offers professional flea and tick extermination services to keep your home and yard safe, comfortable, and pest-free.

Common Fleas & Ticks in NOrth Texas

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  • Appearance: Tiny (1–3 mm), reddish-brown, wingless, and quick-moving.

    Risks: Cause itchy bites on pets and humans; infest carpets, bedding, and upholstery.

    Where Found: On dogs, cats, furniture, and shady outdoor areas.

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  • Appearance: Flat, oval-shaped ticks that enlarge after feeding. Brown with patterned backs.

    Risks: Known carriers of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.

    Where Found: Grassy areas, shrubs, and on pets after outdoor activity.

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  • Appearance: Reddish-brown with a distinctive white dot (females).

    Risks: Aggressive biters; associated with ehrlichiosis and can cause an allergy to red meat in some cases.

    Where Found: Wooded areas, tall grass, and shrubs across Texas.

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  • Appearance: Very small; adults are reddish-brown with darker legs.

    Risks: Primary carriers of Lyme disease, as well as babesiosis and anaplasmosis. Their bites often go unnoticed because of their tiny size.

    Where Found: Wooded areas, tall grass, brush, and on wildlife such as deer, which bring them into residential areas.

Why Fleas & ticks are a problem

  • Biting & Itching: Flea bites cause red, itchy welts; heavy infestations make pets miserable.

  • Disease Transmission: Ticks spread serious illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

  • Fast Reproduction: Fleas lay eggs that fall into carpets, furniture, and bedding, making infestations hard to eliminate.

  • Pet Health: Fleas can transmit tapeworms and cause anemia in pets.

Signs of a Flea & Tick infestation

  • Pets scratching excessively or losing fur.

  • Tiny flea dirt (black specks) in pet fur or bedding.

  • Flea bites on ankles, legs, or waistline.

  • Ticks crawling on pets, people, or walls.

  • Small jumping insects visible on carpets or furniture.

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Why Fleas & Ticks are so common in north texas

North Texas’s warm climate and long outdoor season make fleas and ticks active nearly year-round. Pets that spend time outside, even in backyards, are at risk of bringing them indoors. Wildlife like raccoons, opossums, and stray animals also spread fleas and ticks into neighborhoods.

Pure Grit Pest Control’s Approach

Fleas and ticks are tough pests, but Pure Grit Pest Control uses a comprehensive treatment plan to eliminate them:

  1. Inspect – Identify infestation areas indoors and outdoors.

  2. Treat Indoors – Apply targeted treatments to carpets, pet bedding, upholstery, and cracks where eggs hide.

  3. Treat Outdoors – Apply yard treatments to shaded areas, grass, and landscaping where fleas and ticks breed.

  4. Protect – Recommend follow-up services and pet treatments (through your vet) to break the lifecycle and prevent re-infestation.

Our treatments are family- and pet-safe, designed to attack every stage of the flea and tick lifecycle for lasting relief.

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Prevention Tips

Don’t let fleas and ticks take over your home or yard. Whether you’re dealing with flea infestations in Fort Worth or tick problems in North Texas, Pure Grit Pest Control has the expertise to protect your family and pets.

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  • Regularly bathe and treat pets with veterinarian-approved flea and tick preventatives.

  • Wash pet bedding frequently in hot water.

  • Vacuum carpets and upholstery often.

  • Keep grass and shrubs trimmed to reduce tick hiding places.

  • Discourage wildlife from entering your yard.

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FAQs

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  • No. Pet treatments are important, but fleas also lay eggs in carpets, furniture, and bedding. Professional treatments are needed to eliminate them completely.

  • It depends on the severity of the infestation. Most homes see major relief after the first treatment, with full elimination requiring follow-up.

  • Yes. Ticks in North Texas can spread diseases like ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Prompt removal and prevention are key.