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Flea Control

Fleas are small that belong to Order Siphonaptera. Adult Fleas are bloodsuckers, mostly feeding on mammals (e.g., dogs, cats, pigs) and some feeding on birds.

Due to their tendency of biting, some flea species are common and can be extremely irritating. Adult fleas are small (1.5-4.0 mm long), usually brownish in colour, legless worm-like with short antennae, mandibulate mouthparts, and rigid hairs along the body.

Fleas bought into your home are usually no more than a general nuisance, but once they have placed their eggs in certain sections of your home, such carpets, they may be quite challenging to get rid of. They can bite, causing a nasty rash with itching and burning for you and your pets.

Diseases Transmitted by Fleas

The role of fleas in disease transmission and human well-being has been profoundly significant because any flea bite allows the possibility of infection at the wound site. Diseases transmitted by fleas are-

  • Plaque
  • Murine or Endemic typhus
  • Intestinal worm parasites

Signs of a Flea Infestation

  • Ankles and lower legs are frequently the sites of flea bites.
  • Scratching on hidden areas
  • Blood spots on your carpets ( signify that fleas have attacked your dog or cat)
  • Itchy bites can develop a secondary infection.
  • Irritated pets that continuously scratch.

Important Pest Species

There are several flea species that are significant pests like:

  • Cat flea
  • Dog flea
  • Human flea
  • Oriental Rat flea

Methods of Prevention

  • Cleanliness is essential in flea control
  • Floor areas should be frequently washed and swept
  • Vacuum the carpets
  • Less-disturbed areas, such as carpet edges and beneath furniture, should receive special care.
  • Keeping pets outside may reduce flea problems
  • Infested animals should be treated immediately.
  • Pay attention to any possible egg hiding places in cracks and crevices.
  • Animals sleeping areas should be a high-priority area for cleaning.

Insecticides Methods We Used for Flea Control

Our Team understands your bonding with your pets; thus try to provide safe and reliable solutions for flea control.

Chemical insecticides must be applied correctly for flea control to be effective. Types of insecticide formulations are:

  1. Surface spraying
  2. Dusting

Preparing Your Home for a Flea Treatment

  • Remove items from floors in the home or building
  • Remove pet dishes from the floors
  • Vacuum whole house
  • Have your pet treated for flea removal