As summer winds down, fleas and ticks in North Texas are at their most aggressive—protect your pets now with Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control’s expert treatments designed to stop infestations before they invade your home.
The final weeks of summer often come with a sense of relief—cooler mornings, back-to-school routines, and the beginning of fall planning. But for fleas and ticks, this is prime time to strike. In North Texas, August and early September bring a late-season surge in these pests, making it essential for pet owners to act fast. If your dog or cat enjoys the yard or local parks, they’re likely bringing back more than just grass clippings.
At Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control, we know exactly how to handle the unique flea and tick pressures in DFW. Our treatments are safe, thorough, and effective at stopping infestations before they become a major problem. Now is the time to act—not just to protect your pets, but to ensure your home stays comfortable and pest-free as fall arrives.
Why Fleas and Ticks Are Worst at the End of Summer
Many people assume flea and tick season peaks in the spring, but in places like Dallas-Fort Worth, late summer is actually the most active period. Heat and humidity remain high, encouraging fleas to breed rapidly. Meanwhile, ticks thrive in overgrown grass and brush, where they wait for pets—or people—to pass by.
These pests are particularly aggressive in August for several reasons:
- Fleas can reproduce in just a few days when temperatures are above 75°F
- Ticks are more active in shaded areas, which pets frequent to cool off
- Many homeowners reduce yard work in late summer, giving pests more places to hide
What this means is that by the time fall rolls around, your pets could already be dealing with a full-blown infestation—and you may not notice until it spreads indoors.
How Fleas and Ticks Make Their Way Into Your Home
It doesn’t take much for fleas and ticks to become a household issue. Fleas latch onto your dog or cat during a walk, at the dog park, or even just from playing in the backyard. Once inside, they settle into carpets, pet bedding, furniture, and even tiny cracks in the floor.
Ticks, on the other hand, may not be as fast to infest the home, but their bite carries more serious health risks. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and other infections to both pets and humans. If left undetected, they can pose a real danger.
Once these pests get a foothold indoors, they’re hard to eliminate without professional treatment. That’s why preventive measures in late summer are critical—and far easier than treating a full-blown infestation later on.
What Jacksons Offers for End-of-Summer Flea & Tick Control
At Jacksons, we take a multi-layered approach to controlling fleas and ticks, targeting both indoor and outdoor areas. Every property is different, so we begin with a thorough inspection to identify problem zones and hidden breeding areas.
Here’s how we help protect your home and pets:
- Apply yard treatments designed to kill fleas and ticks in the grass, mulch beds, and shaded spots where pests thrive
- Use pet-safe interior treatments on carpets, baseboards, and furniture to eliminate hidden fleas and eggs
- Offer custom treatment plans based on the size of your yard, number of pets, and level of infestation
- Educate homeowners on best practices for ongoing prevention, including grooming tips and vacuuming routines
Our products are tough on pests but safe for pets and families. And with North Texas’ long warm season, we can also schedule seasonal treatments to maintain control into the fall.
What Pet Owners Need to Know About Flea & Tick Prevention
Many of our customers want to know: is it too late to treat in August? The answer is no—it’s actually one of the best times to act. Fleas can lay dozens of eggs in a day, and those eggs fall off pets into your home and yard. The sooner you interrupt that cycle, the better.
Others ask if one treatment is enough. In many cases, follow-up treatments are essential, especially if fleas have already taken hold inside the home. We recommend routine checks and prevention treatments every 4–6 weeks through early fall.
Another common concern is safety. Our team always uses products that are safe for pets and kids, and we’ll walk you through any steps you need to take after treatment to keep your home comfortable and clean.
When You Need Flea & Tick Control, Jacksons Has You Covered
When you need late summer protection that lasts, Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control delivers results you can trust. Our team understands how DFW’s climate encourages fleas and ticks to stick around well into the fall—and we know how to stop them before they become a bigger issue.
If your pets are scratching more than usual or you’ve seen fleas or ticks in the yard, don’t wait for the problem to spread. Schedule your flea and tick control service today, and give your pets—and your family—the pest-free home they deserve.
