Hot weather is the primetime for pet pests such as fleas, ticks, flies and mosquitoes. Although animals tend to view pests as merely annoyances, they can pose substantial health risks to both the pets and their owners, warns the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

"These pests are known to transmit some potentially serious diseases like West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease to animals and their human family,” said Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. "Dogs can also contract heartworm disease through mosquito bites- an expensive illness to treat if it’s not detected early.”

Another major concern is property infestation. Pet pests can breed quickly and are difficult to locate once inside the home. "Fleas and ticks typically remain on the warm-blooded host. Yet, flea eggs roll off the host and hatch in carpets, furniture and bedding,” says Mannes. "The small size and mobility of these pests make them hard to eradicate without the help of a pest professional once inside the home.”

NPMA offers the following tips for pet owners

There is NO ONE that can get rid of fleas & ticks like Ambassador. A certified technician will start with a complete inspection of your property, locating harboring sites of fleas and ticks. Treatments, along with the homeowners help are all a part of a flea & tick management program. Treatments are applied to areas where fleas are most likely to breed, including animal bedding, cracks in floors, and baseboards. Growth Regulators have been found to be effective against pre emerged adults, adults, larvae, and egss; therefore, we at Ambassador Pest Management will come, spray the inside and perimeter of your home and yard.