Fleas Pest Control
Fleas are not only creepy, they also fed on blood. Fleas are little parasites that feed the blood of their hosts. Mostly these hosts are your pet animals, but it can also be you. Fleas are very adaptable, and they can live without food for a long time. Their ability to adapt is developed to such extent that the pupae will not leave their cocoons for almost a year, until they sense the presence of a host to feed on.
Here is a little intro of fleas and how to control them. Fleas are tiny and wingless. Their outer shell is very hard, so it is very difficult to squash them. Fleas are not just nuisance; they can be dangerous as well. Besides giving you red bumps and itching, which can be worse for those who are allergic to flea bites, they can also transfer other parasites into their host’s body. The food for flea larvae is tapeworm eggs. These eggs keep developing inside flea’s body. Once the animal accidently swallows the flea, it will get infected with the tapeworm. Children can also get infected, while petting animals. Fleas are also the natural carrier of plague bacteria from rodents to humans. Therefore, if your house is infected with fleas, it is your first priority to get rid of them immediately.
Regularly cleaning or changing your pet’s bedding will help you to prevent the flea and bed bugs infestation in your house. If you think that you are also the host of fleas then make sure to clean your bed and wash all your upholstery and bed sheets. Spray the insect growth regulators, like methoprene, for preventing flea eggs from hatching. There are pesticides to kill adult fleas and there are flea repellents which prevent fleas from entering your house. If you are using chemicals to get rid of fleas, make sure that your children and pets are away from the area.
If you find it difficult to deal with the flea infestation on your own, call a professional pest controller to sort out your flea problem.