SAN ANTONIO AREA SERVICE

Fleas

Fleas are tiny laterally-flattened jumpers that feed on warm-blooded hosts — usually pets, but they'll bite humans too. In Texas yards, the cat flea is by far the most common.

Scientific name: Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea — most common species)  Service area: San Antonio + within ~15 miles (Helotes, Stone Oak, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch).

At a glance

Size	1.5–3 mm
Color	Reddish-brown
Active period	Year-round in Texas; peaks late spring through fall
Habitat in homes	Pet bedding, carpets, baseboards, shaded yard areas where pets rest
Famous trait	Can jump 150x their body length

Identification

Tiny reddish-brown bugs on pets or in pet bedding. Itchy bite welts on humans typically on the lower legs/ankles. "Flea dirt" (digested blood) looks like coarse pepper on pet fur.

Risk profile

Allergic dermatitis in pets is the most common impact. Some fleas carry tapeworm and (rarely in Texas) plague. Flea allergy in humans causes intense itching but rarely requires medical care.

How we treat it

Indoor + yard treatment + pet treatment must happen together or fleas come back. We do indoor IGR + targeted spray, yard fogging in problem zones, and we coordinate with your vet on pet topical/oral. Recurring monthly is the pattern in heavy infestations.

Towns where we treat this

This is a San Antonio area service. We cover the close-to-office radius (within ~15 miles).