Fleas and Ticks in Pasco County, FL: Year-Round Control for Florida Homeowners

# Fleas and Ticks in Pasco County, FL: Year-Round Control for Florida Homeowners

Florida warm climate means fleas and ticks never truly go away. Pasco County homeowners deal with flea and tick pressure every month of the year. If you have pets, spend time outdoors, or live near wooded areas, you are at risk.

Why Over-the-Counter Flea Products Often Fail

Most hardware store flea sprays kill adult fleas on contact, but adult fleas represent only about 5% of the total flea population. The other 95% are eggs, larvae, and pupae in your carpet, furniture, and pet bedding. Without an insect growth regulator (IGR) that prevents immature fleas from developing into adults, you will see a new generation emerge within 2 to 3 weeks.

The Professional Two-Step Approach

Step 1: Adulticide

Talstar P or Demand CS applied to carpets, rugs, furniture, and pet resting areas kills adult fleas on contact and provides residual protection for weeks. For outdoor tick control, broadcast Talstar P or Bifen IT across your lawn, focusing on shaded areas and leaf litter.

Step 2: IGR

Precor IGR (methoprene) prevents flea larvae and pupae from developing into reproductive adults. A single application provides protection for up to 7 months indoors. Combining an adulticide with Precor IGR is the same approach licensed pest control companies use.

Where to Buy Flea and Tick Products in Pasco County

Hometowne Pest Control Supplies at 7428 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 carries Talstar P, Demand CS, Bifen IT, Precor IGR, and Gentrol IGR. We are the only dedicated pest control supply store in Pasco County.

Call us at (727) 863-3395 — Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm.

Hometowne Pest Control Supplies · 7428 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 · (727) 863-3395