You don’t own a dog. You don’t have a cat. So how did you end up with a tick on your ankle after five minutes of pulling weeds?

It’s a question more Texas homeowners ask than you’d think. The truth catches people off guard: your yard can turn into a flea and tick hot spot with no pet in sight. These bugs don’t need your golden retriever to move in. They ride in on wildlife, settle into shady damp corners, and hide in tall grass waiting for the next warm body to walk past.

In Grand Prairie, Arlington, Mansfield, and across the DFW area, our long warm seasons keep this problem alive for most of the year. Below, you’ll learn who’s really bringing these pests into your yard, which spots roll out the welcome mat, and how they end up on your skin.

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