Flea and Tick Control in Austin, TX

Austin may be one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. Dogs go to patios, parks, and greenbelt trails right along with their owners. All that time outside means more chances to pick up fleas and ticks and carry them home. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly flea and tick pest control throughout Austin, with same-day service when you call before noon.

We serve Austin, TX and the surrounding Hill Country with flea and tick treatment plans built around your home, yard, and the places your pets spend time.

Fleas and Ticks We Treat in Austin

These are the fleas and ticks most often found around homes here. Click a name to see what it looks like.

• Cat flea. This is the flea found on most dogs and cats. It is tiny, dark brown, and jumps. It is the flea behind almost all home flea problems.
• Lone star tick. The female has one white dot on her back. It is quick to bite people and pets.
• American dog tick. Brown with whitish markings on its back. It is found in tall grass and along trails.
• Brown dog tick. Reddish brown with no markings. It is the one tick that can live its whole life indoors, in homes and kennels.

Not sure which tick you found? The Texas A&M tick identification guide and the CDC page on where ticks live can help.

Why Fleas and Ticks Are a Problem in Austin

Greenbelt trails and creek paths run through much of Austin. Tall grass and brush along these paths are where ticks wait, and deer in many neighborhoods carry them into yards.

Fleas are a concern here for more than the itch. Flea-borne typhus is reported in Texas each year, and opossums and stray cats that carry fleas are common in Austin yards.

How Fleas and Ticks Get Into Your Home

Pets bring them inside after time in grassy or wooded areas. They can also ride in on clothes and shoes. Rodents and raccoons carry them too, so a wildlife or rodent problem can lead to a flea problem. See our rodent control page if you think that is part of it.

Flea and Tick Facts Every Austin Homeowner Should Know

• Flea-borne typhus is found in Texas. Fleas from opossums, rats, and stray cats can spread it.
• Greenbelt brush holds ticks. They wait on tall grass along the trail.
• Most of a flea problem is not on the pet. Eggs, young fleas, and cocoons are in the carpet, pet bedding, and yard.
• Fleas multiply fast. One female flea can lay dozens of eggs a day.
• Flea cocoons can wait for months. They hatch when they feel movement or warmth, which is why fleas can show up in a home that sat empty.
• Ticks do not jump or fly. They wait on grass and brush and grab on when a person or pet walks by.

Why Getting Rid of Fleas and Ticks Matters

Dogs that go everywhere bring pests back. Trails, parks, and patios all add up.

Fleas and ticks can spread illness. They can pass on diseases such as flea-borne typhus and Lyme disease to people and pets.

Bites are itchy and painful. Flea bites show up as red, itchy bumps in groups, most often on the legs and feet.

Pets suffer most. Constant scratching, hair loss, and sore skin are common in pets with fleas.

A few fleas turn into many. Once fleas are in the carpet and furniture, they multiply fast.

Signs You Have a Flea or Tick Problem

• Red, itchy bumps in groups on your legs and feet
• A pet that will not stop scratching, licking, or biting its fur
• Ticks on your pet, your skin, or your clothes after being outside
• Ticks on your dog after a greenbelt walk
• Opossums or stray cats passing through the yard

If you notice any of these signs around your Austin home, our team can take a look during a flea and tick inspection and treatment visit.

How to Remove a Tick

Use tweezers to grab the tick close to the skin and pull with even, steady pressure. If you are worried about Lyme disease, save the tick so it can be tested.

Our Eco-Friendly Flea and Tick Control Process

Step 1: Full Inspection. We look over your Austin property and find where fleas and ticks are building up, including carpets, pet resting spots, the lawn, fence lines, and brushy edges of the yard.

Step 2: Eco-Friendly Treatment. We build a plan just for your home and treat the problem areas inside and outside. We ask that the home be tidy before the visit, and that people and pets stay out of treated areas for about an hour or until the product is dry.

Step 3: Simple Tips for Your Home. We share easy steps that help the treatment work, like vacuuming often, washing pet bedding, and keeping grass short. We treat the home and yard, not the pet, so ask your vet about flea and tick care for your animals.

Step 4: Ongoing Monthly or Bi-Monthly Service. Because fleas and ticks in Austin are active for most of the year, most clients stay on a monthly or bi-monthly plan. This lets our team come back often and stop new fleas and ticks before they build up.

To learn more, visit our flea and tick control service page.

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Austin’s Outdoor Life. We plan for homes with dogs that spend a lot of time on trails and in parks.

Fast Service. Call before noon for same-day service. Next-day and Saturday visits are available too.

We Stand Behind Our Work. If your flea and tick issue is not resolved, we will return to help at no additional cost.

Eco-Friendly and Pet-Friendly. Our treatments are chosen with your family and pets in mind.

Clear Notes After Every Visit. You will know what we found, what we treated, and what to expect next.

Proudly Serving Austin, TX

Brooks Pest Solutions provides flea and tick control and other pest services throughout Austin. Our local team works out of our Austin office on Cameron Road and helps homes across Central Texas, including nearby areas like Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and Georgetown. We know how greenbelt trails, deer, and dog-friendly living bring fleas and ticks home here, and we treat with that in mind. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your flea and tick treatment okay for kids and pets? Yes. Our treatment is eco-friendly and pet-friendly. We ask that people and pets stay out of treated areas for about an hour, or until the product is dry.

What are the signs of fleas? Look for groups of red, itchy bites near your legs and feet, or a pet that scratches much more than usual.

Can my dog bring ticks home from the greenbelt? Yes. Ticks wait on tall grass and brush along trails and grab on as your dog walks by.

What is flea-borne typhus? It is an illness spread by fleas. In Texas, the fleas often come from opossums, rats, and stray cats.

Do you treat my pet? No. We treat your home and yard. Please ask your vet about flea and tick care for your pet so both get handled at the same time.

Do you offer same-day service? Yes. Call before noon and we can come the same day. Next-day and Saturday visits are available too.

What if the fleas or ticks come back? If your flea and tick issue is not resolved, we will return to help at no additional cost.

Why monthly or bi-monthly service? Because fleas and ticks in Austin are active for most of the year. Coming back every month or two keeps new fleas and ticks from building up.

Keep Austin’s Favorite Dogs Flea and Tick Free

Your dog should come home from the trail tired and happy, not covered in ticks. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly flea and tick control in Austin with monthly or bi-monthly service.

Call Brooks Pest Solutions today for flea and tick control at your Austin home. You can also request a flea and tick inspection here.