Controlling Fleas & Ticks
The word pest derives from the Latin word pastis meaning “plague”. This is a very appropriate term for insects that spread disease. In our May blog we covered the dangers of mosquitos and heartworm disease in pets. This month we are covering fleas and ticks. They, like the mosquito, become more abundant in warmer weather. But the most important factor is that they can cause your pet to become ill. These pests can be found in the fur of many pets such as dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice, etc.