Fleas in the house
There are fleas everywhere in the world. In actuality, fossil evidence has been discovered that places their predecessors in the Jurassic period. It's safe to state that every human has a chance of getting fleas. However, how can you recognize fleas? What should you know about their methods of propagation and the risks they pose? The most crucial question is how to get rid of fleas.
Bedbugs and fleas are frequently mistaken for one another. It makes sense because both are reddish-brown, small, flat insects that feed on blood. But if you pay attention, you'll notice certain variations. In comparison to a bedbug's 5-7 millimeter body length, an adult flea is only 2.5 millimeters long, or slightly larger than the head of a pin.
Why Do I Have Fleas?
The most typical method for fleas to enter your home is through your pet. Fleas are outdoor pests that frequently congregate in thick grass. They are drawn to the vibrations, carbon dioxide, and body heat that moving mammals produce.
Once a flea has boarded a pet, it uses its unique, straw-like mouth to sip blood from the animal (which they later defecate as small, dark pellets). They frequently deposit eggs on their host as well. Those eggs are flimsily attached, so it will only be a matter of time before your dog or cat carries them inside. Once inside, they drop off and lay their eggs in carpets, furniture, dog or cat beds, where they wait for their next prey—people like you. Most of the time, fleas don't live on people since we aren't sufficiently furry for that, but they will gladly eat your blood if you let them.
Fleas: How Perilous Are They?
They are undoubtedly unpleasant. In addition to being gross, their bites can transmit dangerous illnesses like murine typhus and parasites like tapeworms. Because of this, it's critical to identify flea infestations early, take care of them, and ensure that they are permanently eliminated.
How Can I Remove Fleas?
Give your animals flea medicine. To stop the growth and reproduction cycle of fleas that travel on your pet, veterinarian-recommended flea collars, oral pills, and topical treatments all work effectively. This helps to address the issue at its root, before fleas may infest your home.
Additionally, get rid of trash and yard garbage where fleas congregate. This includes long grass, overgrown hedges, rock and wood heaps, and leaf litter.
How Do Experts in Pest Control Kill Fleas?
Sadly, flea larvae that hatch from eggs enter a pesticide-resistant cocoon where they can wait for months as a pupa. They are very challenging pests to get rid of. Your best option if fleas start to bother you at home is to get assistance from CITY & SUBURBS PEST CONTROL LLC in Philadelphia. Contact us today and get rid of those fleas once