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Protecting Pets from Fleas and Ticks

  • Control Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet

    Taking care of your pets responsibly includes protecting them from fleas and ticks. Learn how to protect against fleas and ticks on your pet .

Remember that pesticides on your pets can be transferred to your children. Protect your pets and children by carefully following the label directions and precautions. Learn about protecting children from pesticides.

If you need to report a problem or find more information about a flea or tick product, start by checking the product label to see which agency to contact.

Controlling Fleas and Ticks

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  • On Your Pet
  • Around Your Home
  • Read the Label First: Protect Your Pets

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  • EPA's Regulation of Flea and Tick Products
  • EPA Evaluation and Regulation of Pet Collar Products
  • Analysis of Spot-on Products and Mitigation Plans
  • Enhanced Incident Reporting for Pet Spot-on Products

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Related Information

  • American Veterinary Medical Assoc: External Parasites (pdf)
  • Tick Threats and Controls Video
  • Pesticide Use Around Pets
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  • DEET, Showers and Tick Checks Can Stop Ticks (CDC.gov)
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Last updated on March 12, 2025
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