Flea Exterminator

I Don’t Have A Pet, Why Do I Have Fleas?

Fleas can be carried to your yard from stray cats or dogs even wildlife passing through.  No stage of the flea is attached to anything, so wherever they go, they are dropping off and picking up fleas.  When you walk through an area where they have been traveling you will pickup fleas and can carry them into your home or office.

I Heard Fleas Are Bad This Year?

Flea populations tend to be the same from year to year.  Typically when someone says that fleas are bad this year, usually means that they had fleas that year. 

Are Small Fleas, Sand Fleas?

If you are seeing small fleas you are seeing juvenile fleas.  When adult fleas first emerge from their cocoon they are small and as they continue to mature they will grow to a full size adult flea.

 

 

 

 

 

Services Offered For Fleas.

One-time or preventative service for fleas.  Treatment of Home or Business, interior and/or Exterior. 

Eco Friendly.

Upon request we can provide one-time or preventative service for fleas using eco-friendly products.  Treatment of Home or Business, interior and/or Exterior. 

3 Step Approach to Effective Control

Sanitation

Vacuuming can remove thousands of the larvae and flea eggs from the floors in your home, as well as the larvae’s food supply of dried blood.

Prior to treatment we request that you vacuum all the floor coverings including under furniture, cushions, chairs and pet beds. Discard vacuum  bags or contents of canisters into a zip lock bag and throwaway. If not removed fleas can continue to develop inside vacuum cleaner and re-infest the house.

Treating Pet

Treating your pet is the first line of defense to see control.  Please purchase a flea product from your veterinarian to use on your pet.  Bathing pets with a soap made especially for them can also provide immediate death of fleas on the pet.  Use caution that the soap you choose is for your pet and that too much washing can limit effectiveness of flea products used on the pet.

Professional Treatment

The final step is to have your home treated professionally.  We use a combination of products to not only kill the adult fleas but to slow down and stop their reproduction.

With our guarantee you will know you’re in good hands.

 

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Have Fleas?

Give us a call today to schedule an service. Then sit back and relax, you’re in good hands.

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ABOUT US

We’re Broken Arrow Pest Control, LLC. Since 1976 the Shank family has been committed to being the best at what we do, serving those in Polk County, San Jacinto County, Tyler County, Jasper County, Angelina County, Liberty County, Walker County, Trinity County and the surrounding areas in Southeast Texas. We strive not just to meet your expectations, but to exceed them. Call today and have one of our pest professionals take care of the pest problems in your home or office.

CONTACT

936-933-0505 – Livingston

936-646-3600 – Onalaska

409-283-5073 – Woodville

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday
7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Service Hours:

Monday-Saturday
7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday by appointment only. After business hours available for commercial services.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 115
Livingston, TX 77351

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Best Practices For
Maintaining Your Lawn

As a property owner, there are many things you can do to keep your lawn healthy and beautiful. By incorporating these best practices into your yard maintenance routine, you can ensure your lawn care service provider’s hard work lasts longer and is more effective.
  1. Water regularly. In general, turf requires one inch of water per week during the active growing season and should be adjusted based on weather conditions. It’s best to apply water in smaller amounts during the week instead of all at once. It’s also better to water in the morning or early afternoon during the heat of the day. Watering at night produces a wet lawn, creating ideal conditions for disease. Irrigation during heat and moisture stress periods can encourage turf recovery, reduce weed encroachment, and help alleviate certain diseases and insect damage.
  2. Maintain a recommended mowing height. Mowing height recommendations vary by grass type. Mow regularly and avoid removing more than one-third of the surface of the turf blade, as short mowing can damage the turf. Grasses with higher mowing heights can better compete with weeds and tolerate drought stress.
  3. Ensure mower blades are sharp, as dull mower blades tear the turf rather than cutting it and create a ragged appearance. Additionally, mow when your turf is dry to avoid clumps of clippings, which will smother the turf if they are not removed. Mowing dry turf allows even distribution of clippings over the lawn. The following is an overview of recommended mowing heights for various grass types.

    Turf type Recommended mowing height (in.) 1 Bermudagrass (common or hybrid) 0.75–2” Bahiagrass 2–4", Centipedegrass 1–1.5” St. Augustinegrass 2.5-4” and Zoysiagrass 0.75–2 3”.

  4. Don’t over-fertilize. While fertilization directly influences turf's ability to tolerate disease pressure, too much can be detrimental. Ensure your lawn is properly fertilized, but avoid adding too much fertilizer, which can cause unwanted damage such as yellowing, browning, or even kill healthy grass.
  5. Aerate soils that are subject to heavy traffic which are prone to compaction. Aeration can help loosen compacted soil, which helps water, air, and fertilizers reach the turf roots. It can also help with overseeding. Typically, you should aerate once or twice a season by removing small cylindrical cores of soil and thatch from your lawn. Tools like a mechanical core aerator can help with this process and can aerate a yard quickly to maximize the area covered. When the soil is moist, the best times for aerating cool-season turf are spring and fall. Warm season turf should be aerated in the summer.
  6. Manage shaded areas. Growing turf in shaded areas can be challenging. Turfgrass needs a significant amount of sunlight to thrive, and lawns can thin out when adequate amounts aren’t received. Pruning tree foliage to help increase the amount of filtered light, can help improve the look and feel of your lawn.
  7. Prevent brown patches. You may begin to see brown spots on your lawn that are likely caused by insects or disease rather than lack of water. If you begin to see damage, contact your lawn care service to develop a treatment plan to help stop the problem from spreading and protect the investment you have made in your lawn.
By incorporating these practices into your lawn care routine, you can create strong, dense turf which can better withstand weed and disease pressure throughout the season.