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Fleas are unparticular parasites that will feast on any warm-blooded body, including you! So if you or your pets are scratching and you suspect fleas, it is time to call a professional pest control company to help identify the cause and treat the problem
The National Pest Management Association offers these tips to help keep fleas from bothering your pets and invading your home:
- Clean and vacuum frequently. Not only will this help to pick up fleas that have already entered your home but it helps to get rid of the debris where fleas lay eggs.
- If adult fleas are found, then it is probable there are hundreds of eggs laid about your home. These eggs can take seven to 14 days to hatch and the infestation cycle will continue. Contact a pest management professional to rid your home of both adult fleas and larvae.
- Keep your lawn groomed. Untended lawns provide hiding spots and food sources for rodents and other animals that may harbor fleas.
- Fleas hitch rides with mammals, including rodents. If you have a rodent problem in your home or on your property, fleas are one more reason to call a professional pest control company to rid your home of both.
- If you have pets, keep them leashed when outside. Visit a veterinarian annually, bathe and groom your pets regularly, and use flea treatments according to direction.
Visit www.pestworld.org for more information on fleas and other insects.
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