Flea Control Problems

Flea Control

Fleas in & around your home are usually associated with the pet dog or cat. The same flea that will feed on a family pet will also bite people. Fleas are blood sucking insects, & will leave a red itching spot. They are described as hopping, brown in color, & laterally flattened. Disease from fleas isn’t a common occurrence in our area; however fleas from rodents can carry & even transmit the plague.

Flea Control is best accomplished when the following steps are taken, otherwise you may not get control, & the populations will continue to increase. If you neglect to follow all these steps you may never get rid of these pesky insects. Flea control involves teamwork between the client & the pest control technician.

  • Vacuuming is a very important part of an eradication program. Thoroughly vacuum your home at least twice prior to having a professional solution applied to the flooring areas. All areas even hardwood or tile floors, cracks n crevices, & upholstered furniture should be vacuumed. Vacuuming will reduce the amount of immature fleas that could potentially reach adulthood. Make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag outside of the home!
  • Have your pets professionally treated at the veterinary clinic or groomer – a normal flea bath is usually adequate. Prior to the pet returning to its home, make sure it is on a flea product recommended by a veterinarian. Also thoroughly wash all pet bedding & yours too, if you’re pet sleeps in your bed, too!
  • Ask if the pest control technician is going to use a product or solution containing a growth inhibitor or regulator, as theses solutions will continue to work for a longer period of time.
  • Also if your dog is frequently outside of your home either to play or has an outdoor kennel you should get the exterior perimeter & kennel area of your home treated as well.