Ticks & fleas

Danger Signs

Fleas:

• Bite marks or red welts, usually around ankles or other extremities
• Live adult fleas on furniture or flooring and animals present
• If animals are present, excessive itching and/or agitation

Ticks:

• Often times ticks can be mistaken for bed bugs
• Live ticks moving about on the body or clothing
• Imbedded tick in the skin

Potential Harm

• Spread of disease
• Annoyance pest

Business Consequences

• Aesthetics
• Disruption of work, employee distraction

Steps To Take

• Identify pest (flea or tick)
• If animals are present, the animal must see a veterinarian.
• In the case of fleas, liquid applications of flea management materials with an insect growth regulator may be appropriate.
• In the case of ticks, if treatments are warranted, it is typically an exterior treatment of the surrounding area.