Want Effective Flea and Tick Control? This Pest Control Service Helps!
Posted by Mosquito Squad
January 14, 2026
If you struggle year after year with flea and tick problems on your property in St. Louis Metro East, you’re not alone.
Homeowners throughout the area invest in flea and tick control treatments, only to find these persistent pests continue returning. And the reason might surprise you! Rodents in St. Louis and throughout our region are major contributors to ongoing flea and tick infestations. At Mosquito Squad, we know that effective pest control means addressing the full problem, rather than attempting to treat symptoms. That’s why our pest control services include rodent control.
Why Rodents Complicate Flea and Tick Issues
Fleas and ticks are some of the most resilient pests we face outdoors. They thrive in shady spaces, within dense landscaping, in crawl spaces, and along tree-lined property edges. While professional flea and tick control services, like those offered by Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East are highly effective, they work best when rodents are not left to reintroduce them to the environment.
That’s where residents run into trouble. Even with routine outdoor pest control for fleas and ticks, they will return if the conditions that support them remain in place.
Rodents, such as rats and mice, are very common transporters of fleas and ticks. As they move through your yard, they can inherently carry pest with them. When fleas and ticks drop off the bodies of rodents, they are free to establish new populations around your home, often in mulch beds and pet areas. The truth is that without addressing rodent activity, flea and tick treatments might only offer short-term relief.
Flea and Tick Control Are Great, But Not Always Enough
Mosquito Squad’s flea and tick control for lawns focuses on eliminating pests that are present throughout your outdoor spaces and eliminating potential habitats. When rodents remain active on your property, reinfestation becomes far more likely, especially during the fall season when rodents seek shelter close to (or inside) your home. For this reason, we highly recommend adding outdoor rodent control in St. Louis for properties that are prone to harbor rats and mice.
How do you know if you need rodent control besides flea and tick reinfestations? Look for droppings near your home, garage, or outbuildings, burrows in your yard, and damage to your property, such as displaced insulation, holes around your foundation, and chewed electrical wiring – and these are just a few! If you think rodents might be a problem for you, Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East offers free pest assessments and quotes.
Looking for rodent control in St. Louis MO? Call Mosquito Squad.
Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East is pleased to offer highly effective outdoor pest control solutions, including rodent control, Columbia tick control, Edwardsville mosquito control, and more throughout the area.
We offer pest control in Belleville IL, Fairview Heights IL, Collinsville IL, O’Fallon IL, Waterloo IL, and beyond!
Contact us today at (618) 221-5139 or by filling out our form online.
