Gina Spadafori: Fleas, ticks are easy to control, so do it

Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can make our pets itch and scratch. But did you know that each one of these pests can transmit serious diseases to your pets - and to you as well? In a pet with flea allergy dermatitis, even one flea bite can cause a cascading reaction of itching, irritation and secondary bacterial infection.