How to Prevent Bugs on My Dog with Household Flea Control
Original Publish Date: March 5th, 2015 | Updated: June 26th, 2025
Summer is in full swing, and so are those pesky fleas, so it’s time to make sure your furry friend is protected.
These common pests may seem ordinary, but fleas can pose a threat to your family and your pets; they are a common allergen and can transmit disease. This particular ectoparasite lurks in tall grassy areas, awaiting its next target. It’s not your pets’ fault, but they’re unknowingly giving these blood-suckers a free ride into your home on their backs.
One egg-bearing female flea today could be an infestation by tomorrow, and at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc., we take pride in ensuring that does not happen. Our custom pest control services ensure your yard stays flea-free and your pets remain happy and healthy.
Keep reading to learn more about fleas and their hideout spots, identifying bugs on your dog, like fleas, and how we’re answering the question: “How can I prevent bugs on my dog (or other furry pet) from infesting my house?”
The Flea Hides in Plain Sight
Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they are not there. During the hot Summer months, we can promise that fleas are most certainly scoping out their next host.
Similar to other bugs like mosquitoes, fleas suck the blood from their hosts, leaving behind welts and wounds. Your pet’s skin becomes irritated from this, which causes it to itch to relieve the irritated skin, making matters worse.
These blood-suckers are most commonly found in deep wooded areas due to the nature of overgrown grass and unkept grounds. However, you (and your pet) can also find them easily in your backyard. Maintaining your yard (cutting grass, weed-whacking, raking leaves and other debris, etc.) year-round, especially in the Summer, can help lessen the chances of a flea fiasco!
Are There Bugs on My Dog?
The tell-tale sign that your dog might have fleas is if it scratches more frequently than usual. A scratch here or there is normal; as your pet’s caretaker, you know that. The type of itching flea bites causes is both excessive and obsessive, so you’ll see the difference.
You might notice signs of redness, missing patches of hair, dried blood, and a change in your furry friend’s mood. If this sounds familiar, it’s probably time to take your pet to the vet!
Take Preventative Measures
It’s never too late to take preventative measures to protect you and your pets from fleas. There are many oral and topical flea medications available for purchase through your vet or that you can purchase over the counter. Medicines like these create an invisible shield against the fleas that inevitably lurk in your backyard.
I Give my Pet Flea Medicine; is Pest Control Necessary?
You probably wonder: “Will topical flea treatments help prevent bugs on my dog?”
They certainly can, but effective flea prevention begins at the source—in your backyard.
Even with the best lawn maintenance and regular application of flea medicines, you could still fall victim to a flea infestation in your backyard or home. Although both treatment methods can make a significant difference, location and other factors play a role in the susceptibility of a flea infestation.
Birmingham’s First Choice for Flea Control Services
Our professional pest control treatments can help free your yard of blood-thirsty fleas. Although fleas can survive in winter, they are most active in the Summer. At Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, we offer pet-friendly pest management services on demand and regular preventative maintenance (monthly or quarterly) to ensure your yard stays flea-free every season of the year.
Call us at (205)-663-4200 or contact us online for a free estimate today!
