How to spot them
Pets scratching more than usual, tiny dark specks in their bedding (flea dirt), or itchy ankle bites on people. Outside, fleas concentrate in shaded, sandy spots where pets and wildlife rest.
Why they show up in the Central Valley
Year-round mild weather keeps the flea cycle spinning in the Valley, and every possum, cat, or squirrel that crosses the yard can reseed it. Shaded crawlspace edges and under-deck soil are the incubators.
What you can do right now
Treat pets with a vet-recommended product (the yard treatment and the pet treatment only work together), wash pet bedding hot, and vacuum thoroughly — then empty the vacuum outside, since eggs hatch in the bag.
How Cornerstone handles it
Exterior flea treatment is part of your regular service, breaking the cycle in the yard before it reaches the house. If fleas are already established indoors, interior flea service is available as an add-on — just ask.
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