As a pet owner, your furry friend’s safety and comfort are top priorities—and that includes protecting them from harmful pests. Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and even wildlife can pose serious health threats to you and your pets. The good news? With the right pest control approach, you can safeguard your home and your pets, without compromising on safety.
At Thomas Pest Services, we believe that effective pest control should be both pet-friendly and people-friendly. Here’s what every pet owner needs to know.
Uncontrolled pests don’t just create an uncomfortable home environment—they can lead to serious health conditions for pets.With the arrival of spring and more frequent time spent outdoors, your pet may be more at risk than you realize. Here are a few common pests that can be found in Upstate New York:
Fleas – Can cause allergic reactions, intense itching, hair loss, tapeworms, and even spread the plague.
Mosquitoes – Known carriers of heartworm disease, which can be fatal to pets if untreated.
Ticks – Ticks carry Lyme disease and other illnesses that can affect your pet’s health.
Wildlife Animals – Raccoons, opossums, and other animals can introduce fleas and ticks and may carry rabies.
Stinging Insects (Bees, Wasps) – Their stings can trigger painful reactions or serious allergies in pets.
Different pests call for different treatment strategies. Here’s a look at what you can expect:
Fleas require the most thorough indoor treatment. Because of their biology, we have to apply liquid products to nearly every square inch of your home. In order to keep your pets and family safe, we request that you vacate your home during the process. We also encourage pet owners to vacuum regularly and treat their pets with vet-recommended products. It’s a team effort—and essential for lasting results.
Our Vector Service reduces tick and mosquito populations by treating outdoor areas like shrubs, tree lines, and leaf litter. We also offer Tick Box Services, which target ticks on small mammals—the top carriers of Lyme disease—before they reach your pets. By lessening the burden of these pesky pests, you can enjoy the outdoors more during the warmer months. Just ask Hudson or Janine:
“The tick mosquito protection is second to none. I can sit on my deck without getting bit and the dog gets no ticks in the yard. Worth. Every. Penny.”
— Janine Feczko, Hudson, NY
We provide preventative barrier treatments to stop stinging insects from nesting around your home. Addressing the problem early helps protect curious pets from painful stings or allergic reactions.
Our pest treatment solutions don’t just target the pests that pose a threat to your pets—they cover all common household pests. Because we’re animal lovers too, your pet’s safety is always top of mind. That’s why we’ve built pet-friendly practices into every step of our service. Here’s how we keep your pets safe during treatments:
Temporary Relocation During Treatment: Pets should be removed from the area during service to prevent accidental exposure and allow our team to work safely and efficiently.
Low-Exposure Applications Indoors: We use ant and roach baiting techniques placed in inconspicuous cracks and crevices—completely out of sight and reach of pets (and children).
Secure Rodent Control: Rodent bait is placed in tamper-resistant stations that require a key to open and are secured in hidden areas.
Drying Time for Outdoor Applications: After an exterior application, we recommend waiting up to two hours for the treatment to dry before pets (and people) re-enter the space for your safety.
“Doug was very friendly and professional. He called to let us know when he’d arrive. Really appreciate that. Very nice to my dog. Did our tick service which we are very happy with.”
— Elizabeth Smith, Hudson, NY
At Thomas Pest Services, we offer a complete line of eco-friendly, organic treatments that are safe for pets, kids, and the environment. Our green solutions are powered by plant-based botanical oils—proven to be effective, yet gentle enough for homes with pets and sensitive individuals. Many families choose our green solutions because they:
In addition to our green pest management solutions, we use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles that focus on solving the root cause of your pest problem—not just covering it up. Examples of this include:
“Brandon showed concern for my children and pets and adjusted treatment to make sure they were safe as well. Overall, I would recommend Thomas Pest to anyone who is on the fence.”
— Travis Johnson, Hudson, NY
A pest-free home shouldn’t come at the expense of your pet’s health. Thomas Pest Services offers safe, effective, and eco-friendly pest control solutions that are tailored to pet owners just like you.
👉 Schedule a consultation today or call us at 518-861-4921 and let us help you create a pest-free, pet-friendly environment for your whole family.