There are two things that should be done to keep these pests under control. First, you should review our flea control and tick control articles to get a better understanding of these pests. Both articles talk about using lawn granules and we are confident the Bifen Granules applied in the yard will do a good job. They'll take care of both fleas and ticks and are safe for the dogs to walk over. Apply them every 30-45 days to keep these pests under control.

In the home, we suggest you spray with some Nylar and Esfenvalerate every 45-60 days. If you were just treating for fleas, you wouldn't have to spray quite as much. But the ticks require some extra attention and care so more frequent applications are needed.