The best Offense is a good defense against fleas and ticks. It is best to take early preventive measures,before having to deal with the annoyance and time comsuming task of dealing with flea problems. Check your pets monthly for fleas and ticks,look for those tell tail sign of scratching.Pets will transmit fleas and ticks from one another, so check all your pets on a timely cycle. Control fleas and tick in 3 phases 1.Treat your pets 2. Treat your home 3. Treat your yard.