Before your inspection
- What we look at
- Wooded edges, leaf litter, tall grass and pet resting areas.
- How to prepare
- Tell us where pets spend time outdoors and where ticks have been found.
- Cost & next steps
- Free inspection, followed by a written estimate. We explain the scope before you approve any work.
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Eastern. Same-day service may be available, depending on the schedule and your location.
Ticks wait in tall grass, leaf litter and wooded edges; fleas develop in shaded, protected areas where pets rest. Castle’s flea and tick yard treatment targets those areas of your property.
A yard treatment works best alongside veterinary flea and tick prevention for your pets and simple habits for your family. The CDC’s advice on preventing tick bites is a good place to start.
What the yard treatment includes
- Inspection of wooded edges, leaf litter, tall grass and pet resting areas
- Targeted treatment of those areas, according to label directions
- Advice on mowing, leaf removal and creating a dry buffer between woods and lawn
Not included, or quoted separately
- Treatment of pets themselves — talk to your veterinarian
- Indoor flea treatment is not part of this yard service; ask us about your situation.
Exact coverage, visit frequency and any guarantee depend on your written service agreement.
Where fleas and ticks live
Ticks are most common where lawns meet woods, along paths and in leaf litter and ground cover. Fleas develop in shaded, sheltered spots where pets or wildlife rest, such as under decks and along fences. Treating these areas, rather than the whole lawn, puts the product where it matters.
Re-entry and pets
We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions. We will tell you how long to keep people and pets off treated areas when the label requires it.
Signs you may need this service
- Ticks found on people or pets after time outdoors
- Pets scratching, even with prevention from the vet
- A yard that backs onto woods or tall grass
How Castle Exterminators handles it
-
Inspect the yard
We find the edges, shaded areas and resting spots where fleas and ticks live.
-
Estimate
You get the treatment areas and price in writing.
-
Treat
Targeted application according to label directions, with re-entry guidance.
-
Prevent
Advice on yard maintenance that reduces tick habitat.
We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions. Your technician gives product-specific preparation and re-entry instructions when a treatment calls for them.
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat inside the house for fleas?
This service is a yard treatment. Call us to talk through an indoor flea problem and we will tell you honestly what we can help with.
Should my pets still have flea and tick prevention?
Yes. Yard treatment is not a substitute for veterinary prevention.
Can I combine this with mosquito control?
Yes. Many homeowners pair flea and tick treatment with mosquito control.
Related services
Homeowner guides
Practical reading before you book flea & tick yard treatment.