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Round Rock, TX Flea and Tick Control

Round Rock, TX Flea and Tick Control

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Are you looking for help with Round Rock, TX flea and tick control services? In this podcast we will be discussing how fleas and ticks establish inside Round Rock homes and yards, what a professional flea and tick treatment involves, and which diseases ticks carry in Central Texas. Central Texas's warm winters allow flea populations to remain active year-round, and the region's deer, raccoon, and feral cat populations keep tick pressure high across residential neighborhoods. A single flea brought indoors on a pet can become an infestation within weeks. Flea eggs are shed throughout the home as the pet moves — in carpet, bedding, furniture cushions, and floor cracks — and the pupal stage is highly resistant to pesticides, which is why infestations persist after a single treatment. Ticks in Central Texas include the black-legged tick and lone star tick, both of which carry reportable diseases. The CDC tick disease guidance documents active Texas risks including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Warning signs include pets scratching excessively, small red bites on ankles and lower legs, and visible fleas jumping on light-colored surfaces. For ticks, attached insects on family members or pets after spending time in vegetation are the clearest indicator that the yard needs treatment. How Round Rock Flea and Tick Control Works Round Rock flea and tick control starts with a property inspection covering both the interior and exterior. Because flea life stages require different treatment timing, a single visit rarely eliminates an established population — follow-up is built into every service plan. Visit our flea, tick, and chigger control page for full details on our process. A typical flea and tick control job in Round Rock follows these steps: Interior inspection: Carpet, pet resting areas, furniture, and floor cracks surveyed for flea activityExterior survey: Yard perimeter, shaded vegetation, brush lines, and pet kennel areas assessed for tick harborageInterior treatment: Residual insecticide and insect growth regulator (IGR) applied to break the flea life cycleYard treatment: Perimeter and vegetation treated to reduce tick and flea populations outside10–14 day follow-up: Re-inspection to confirm elimination of emerging adults from pre-treated pupae Stride uses pet- and family-safe products in all flea and tick treatments. Every technician is TDA-licensed and trained on flea life cycle biology — understanding pupae dormancy is essential to scheduling follow-up correctly. Stride holds TPCL #667951 for the Round Rock location. About Stride Pest Control Stride Pest Control was founded in 2013 by Tyson Kearns, who built the company from a one-person operation in Round Rock into a 20-plus employee team serving nearly 12,000 Central Texas customers. The company is QualityPro and GreenPro certified through the NPMA — certifications held by fewer than 3% of U.S. pest control companies — and follows EPA Integrated Pest Management principles in every service. Michael Honeycutt, the Round Rock office manager, holds an ACE designation from the Entomological Society of America. Key credentials: TPCL #667951 — Texas Department of AgricultureQualityPro and GreenPro certified through the NPMA Foundation6 Certified Applicators on staff — highest TDA certification levelVoted Best Pest Control in the 2025 Best of Round Rock Awards Stride holds a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews and a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints. Flea and Tick Control Services Across Round Rock Every Stride flea and tick treatment is backed by our satisfaction guarantee — if pests return between visits, we come back at no charge. Maintenance plans include unlimited free re-services. Same-day service is available when you call before 3:00 PM. Whether you are dealing with a flea infestation inside or heavy tick pressure in the yard, Round Rock flea and tick control starts with Stride Pest Control. Contact us today for flea and tick control services in Round Rock. Stride Pest Control 1311 Chisholm Trail Rd Suite 404B Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 254-8185
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