# How to Manage Ticks and Fleas?

> Getting rid of ticks and fleas can be hard. Fleas are 2.5 millimeters long. That makes them visible to the naked eye. Learn how to remove them.

Source: https://www.ecopestcontrolbrisbane.com.au/how-to-manage-ticks-and-fleas/
Published: 9 August 2021 · Updated: 27 October 2026
Category: Pest Control

## 5 Ways To Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks

![Dog Fleas](https://www.ecopestcontrolbrisbane.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fleas-and-ticks.jpg)

Getting rid of ticks and fleas can be quite hectic. Although, considering how tiny they are, getting around is very easy. In general, fleas prefer four-legged hosts. If you find fleas in your family pet, that means your house, furniture, and the yard are the next targets. Fleas are 2.5 millimeters long. That makes them visible to the naked eye.

Their life cycle is dependent on environmental conditions. Fleas flourish in warm or humid temperatures. The ideal temperature for their survival ranges from 80-90°F (26-320C. In such conditions, a flea’s life span is 18-21 days. In cases where there isn’t a host or the weather isn’t ideal, flea larvae remain dormant for months. On average, adult fleas live for weeks to months.

Below are some tips and tricks you can follow to prevent ticks and [fleas from biting you](https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/fleas) your home.

### 1. Keep Your Home Clean

To prevent fleas and tick infestation, always keep your home clean. Flea eggs can be under and around furniture, carpets, and baseboards. It is important to clean and vacuum your home always. Also, ensure that you clean where your pets visit often at least once or twice a week especially their beds. It’s also advisable to use hot water to prevent reproduction.

### 2. Use Prevention Medication

Always treat your pets on a consistent basis. Treating at least once a month with effective oral flea or topical medication can be an effective way. It’s also a very good idea to bathe your pets with medicated tick and flea shampoos. This is important even if you haven’t noticed any active fleas or ticks on your pets. It helps to put off ticks and fleas from attaching themselves to your pets hence reducing their chances of getting into your house.

### 3. Keep Ticks and Fleas Away from Your Yard

By making your yard unappealing to ticks and fleas, you might keep them away. Use simple maintenance and pest prevention medication. Mow grass and trim plants to reduce hiding spots for ticks. Also, it’s important to keep shrubs, plants and trees away from your home so they don’t create a path for animal invasions.

Seal all gaps around rooflines, holes, and basements that could harbor crawling insects. Opossums, raccoons among other wildlife animals are [tick carriers](https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/en/Articles/S_T/Ticks). If these animals get into your home, you can expect to experience control difficulties. You may also have flea and tick infestation on your hands. Get rid of leftover food or keep them in an airtight container. Yard treatments from hardware stores that are formulated to kill ticks and fleas are also effective.

![Ticks in the yard](https://www.ecopestcontrolbrisbane.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tick-Yard.jpg)

### 4. Use Natural Tick and Flea Treatment

Use a homemade tick and flea treatment on your pets to prevent and get rid of fleas and ticks. Mix one cup of white or apple cider vinegar, one quarter of water and drops of essential oil into a spray bottle. Spray your pets avoiding their eyes and face.

Also, spray all the surfaces where your pet plays or lies, such as toys, blankets, and beds. To make a natural home remedy, mix one gallon of white vinegar with one gallon of water, two cups of lemon juice, and one cup of witch hazel.

Completely clean and vacuum your home. Spray the mixture on furniture, carpets, baseboards, pet beddings, and around windows where fleas and ticks could hide. Spray for two to three days and longer for areas that are infested to prevent fleas and ticks from reproducing.

Citronella is another popular natural tick and flea repellent. It’s also a natural mosquito repellent. Mix 20 drops of citronella oil, 10 drops lemongrass, 10 drops tea tree oil, 5 drops geranium with 1 gallon of warm water. Use this mixture to mop floors.

### 5. Call Professionals

When a flea and tick infestation occur, call professionals for extermination. The best pest control options are decided after a thorough inspection by a professional exterminator. They will give you long term solutions to prevent the recurrence of fleas and pests. Having routine pest control inspections is recommended. It could be on a quarterly or monthly basis. This reduces the chances of a tick and flea developing infestation.

### Conclusion

Not only are ticks and fleas a nuisance, but they also spread diseases and parasites. They can be eradicated if detected early and appropriate measures taken to handle the situation. Vacuum your cushioned furniture, carpet etc. every few days. Dispose of any debris and mow your lawns often. Pay particular attention to pet sleeping areas. Pests tend to hide in such places. Using steam or soapy water to spray kills ticks and fleas at an early stage. Remember to treat your yard, home, and pets simultaneously to prevent re-infestation.

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