The short answer
Around 95% of a flea infestation is not the adult fleas on your pet — it is eggs, larvae and pupae in carpet, bedding and shaded yard soil. Effective treatment therefore has to cover the property and the pet at the same time, using a product with an insect growth regulator to break the life cycle. Ticks require treating the yard edges and harborage where they wait.
Why fleas keep coming back
Adult fleas you see are a small fraction of the population. The rest are eggs that fall off the pet into carpet and bedding, larvae developing in the fibres, and pupae that can lie dormant for weeks — and are resistant to almost everything until they hatch.
That dormant stage is why an infestation seems to return a fortnight after you thought you had beaten it. It also means vacuuming genuinely matters: the vibration triggers pupae to emerge, which exposes them to treatment.
Ticks in Central Texas
Ticks do not jump or fall from trees. They wait on the tips of grass and low vegetation with their front legs extended, and grab on as an animal or person brushes past. That behaviour tells you where to treat: yard edges, fence lines, tall grass, leaf litter and the shaded transition between lawn and brush.
Several tick species in Texas transmit disease, so prompt, complete removal after a bite matters. Pull straight out with fine-tipped tweezers close to the skin — do not twist or apply heat.
Centipedes and occasional invaders
Centipedes are predators that follow other insects indoors, and they turn up in bathrooms, garages and anywhere damp. They are largely harmless but unwelcome. Because they arrive following prey, controlling them is mostly about the general perimeter treatment and reducing moisture and harborage around the foundation.
How we treat ticks and fleas
- Yard treatment focused on shaded areas, under decks, along fence lines, and the brush transition zones where ticks and flea larvae actually live — not a blanket spray of open lawn, where neither survives well.
- Interior treatment where fleas have established indoors, using a product with a growth regulator to break the cycle.
- Perimeter and entry-point treatment for centipedes and other occasional invaders.
- Coordination with your vet’s treatment — we will tell you what to do and when, so property and pet treatment land together rather than working against each other.
What a visit looks like
Every job starts with a free quote — we walk the property, confirm what you’re actually dealing with, and show you what we found before quoting anything. You’ll get a written price with no hidden fees.
If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back at no extra charge. That’s part of the service, not an upsell.
What affects the price
We quote after seeing the property rather than publishing a flat rate, because the honest answer depends on things we can’t know in advance:
- Property size — square footage and the linear footage of your foundation.
- Severity — an early problem costs considerably less than an established one.
- Service frequency — monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly.
- Access and construction — crawlspace, slab, multi-storey, dense landscaping.
- Interior, exterior or both.
The quote is free and there’s no obligation, so the fastest way to a real number is to request one.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, and the timing matters. Treating only the pet leaves the eggs and larvae in the environment; treating only the property leaves adults on the animal to re-seed it. We will coordinate with whatever your vet has prescribed.
Vacuum thoroughly — carpets, rugs, under furniture and pet bedding — and dispose of the bag or empty the canister outside. Wash pet bedding hot. Vacuuming also triggers dormant pupae to emerge, which is exactly what you want before treatment.
Expect to still see some activity for two to three weeks after treatment as dormant pupae hatch and contact the product. That is normal and does not mean the treatment failed. Continued vacuuming speeds it up.
Along fence lines, in tall grass, leaf litter, under decks, and the shaded edge where lawn meets brush. They need humidity, so open sunny lawn is generally low-risk and we concentrate treatment where they survive.
Yes, when applied to label. We will ask you to keep pets off treated areas until dry and will tell you exactly how long that takes before we begin.
Dealing with ticks, fleas & centipedes?
Free quotes across Hutto, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, Manor, Austin, Kyle, Buda and Liberty Hill. Same-day service is often available, and we’ll tell you honestly if you don’t need us.