Pets are the usual culprits when it comes to bringing fleas into a home. Usually, they’ll get fleas by coming into contact with another animal or finding fleas that have been left behind outside. While they can’t fly, fleas are still pretty mobile. Incredibly strong hind legs make them able to leap from the ground onto a host animal very easily. Here is some more information on fleas and some flea control tips:
Where to Fleas Come From?
Fleas tend to breed in moist and shady areas, but unlike mosquitoes they don’t like pools of water. Their eggs and their larvae will actually drown in water, which is why it’s sometimes advised to flood your yard if you suspect fleas. This can help, but isn’t always appropriate, since it’s not practical in some cases and there are easier alternate solutions.
Flea Control for Pets
Flea control on pets is relatively simple. There are flea treatments you can use to bathe your dog. Make sure to vacuum and wash your pets’ bedding. This is the #1 location where fleas will reside, waiting to jump back on your pet and start the problem all over again. You can consult with us and your veterinarian to ensure you’re caring for your dogs and cats properly when it comes to flea removal.
A flea can live for 100 days, so a deep cleaning is usually necessary to fully rid your house of them. They live for 2-3 months, but after their first blood meal, they’ll lay eggs within two days.
Flea Control in the Home
Every home is different, so we follow a multi-step plan that accounts for a number of factors when it comes to fleas. They may also infiltrate your carpet, making a deep cleaning here necessary as well. Always make sure to vacuum all furniture after a flea infestation, and throw away the vacuum cleaner’s bag outside the home – fleas can survive being picked up by the vacuum.
You can consult us for more extensive flea control solutions. Getting rid of a flea infestation isn’t easy, and getting it to stay away may require a Brevard County pest control service.