Treat for Fleas or Ticks in Winter | Blue Duck Pest Control

Most people think that fleas and ticks die off when the weather gets cold, so they ask if you can treat them in the winter. But that’s not all there is to it. Our winters in Indiana can be tough, but fleas and ticks can still live, especially in your warm home or on your pets. That’s why pest control doesn’t stop when it gets cold.

 

Why You Should Get Rid of Fleas or Ticks in the Winter

When the first snow falls, fleas and ticks don’t just go away. They can be found in carpet fibers, pet bedding, and even cracks in the floor. When your heat comes on, these bugs wake up and start to multiply again.

If the inside of your house stays warm, fleas can live on your pets all year long.

Even on mild winter days, ticks can attach to animals, especially when the temperature rises above 40°F.

Regular treatments in the winter help stop the life cycle early, before spring infestations start.

 

The Dangers of Fleas and Ticks in the Winter

Fleas and ticks can live indoors for weeks without a host, even when it’s freezing outside. Once they find one, they make more of them very quickly.

• Fleas can lay up to 50 eggs every day.
• Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are two diseases that ticks can spread.

If you don’t treat fleas and ticks regularly in the winter, small groups can turn into big problems by spring.

 

How Experts Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks in the Winter

We at Blue Duck Pest Control use safe and effective methods that work on fleas and ticks at all stages of their lives. We do the following for pest control in the winter:

1. A thorough search for eggs, larvae, and places to hide.
2. Safe indoor treatments that are aimed at families and pets.
3. Outdoor barriers that keep people from getting in when the temperature rises above freezing.
4. Visits after the fact to make sure pests don’t come back.

Professional treatments are very helpful, especially in the winter when pests hide where you can’t get to them.

 

How to Keep Fleas and Ticks Out of Your Home

You can help keep your home safe between visits by doing a few simple things:

• Every week, vacuum your carpets, rugs, and furniture.
• Use hot water to wash your pet’s bedding.
• Use flea and tick preventives that your vet says are safe for pets.
• To limit entry points, seal up any gaps or cracks around doors and windows.

These habits keep pests from coming into your home all year long.

 

One last thing: Winter is the best time to stay ahead.

So, can you get rid of fleas or ticks in the winter? Yes, and you should. When fleas and ticks find warmth inside, they don’t go to sleep. Treating now means fewer bites, healthier pets, and a spring that is free of pests.

Need help keeping your home safe this season? For safe winter pest control that keeps your family and pets safe, call Blue Duck Pest Control today.