Some things never go completely out of season. In Florida, that includes fleas, which are often a year-round problem. Fleas are wingless insects designed to jump huge distances (up to 200 times their body length) and to suck blood from their hosts. The blood meal is a necessary part of a flea’s reproductive process. Reproduction […]
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Fleas, those tiny but resilient pests, are a common nuisance that can turn a comfortable home into an itchy nightmare. These blood-sucking insects not only target our pets but can also infest our living spaces. The most common flea encountered in homes is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), which infests not only cats but also […]
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Florida has a year-round flea season because the weather never gets cold enough to kill them off. But the problem can sometimes ratchet up with the onset of the summer heat – fleas thrive in humidity. That means it’s time to consider prepping your home, pets and yard to keep these high-jumping insects at bay […]
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A lot of people lump all creepy-crawly creatures under the umbrella term “bug.” That’s true whether we’re talking about roaches, spiders, centipedes or millipedes. “Bug” really is a useful, colloquial shorthand for various arthropods (after all, it’s in the name Slug-A-Bug). But just what are arthropods and how do we distinguish between their various classes? […]
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They prefer your dog or cat, but if a pet is unavailable, they’ll willingly jump up to 16 inches to reach you. After feeding on your blood, they can often leave you with a seriously itchy bug bite. They’re fleas, and they’ve been on this planet for 100 million years. It can be tough to […]
Read MoreWondering how to get rid of fleas in your yard this summer? Hoping to ensure Fido doesn’t end up with an infestation that demands yet another vet bill? Flea pest control can be a pretty serious problem in the summer, but there are ways of controlling fleas to ensure your home and your yard are […]
Read MoreThe moment you begin to notice fleas in your home, it’s probably too late. This pest may be small, but an infestation means mass numbers, and they won’t just stick to biting your pet. Instead, they’ll take on the whole family, leaving you with an itchy, embarrassing problem. So, how do you keep these tiny […]
Read MorePets 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 […]
Read MoreFleas are some of the worst nuisances in the insect world. They create an allergic reaction that makes pets and people itch. Even just writing about them can make a person feel itchy! That’s how insidious fleas can be. But the good news is that fleas are not terribly difficult to get rid of. They […]
Read MoreBetween 60 and 80 degrees is the perfect temperature – if you’re a flea! At these temperatures, fleas are most active. Unfortunately that represents a very large segment of the year when you live in Florida! Outdoor pest control becomes even more important for pet owners during the warm months of peak flea activity. Fleas […]
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