Fleas are one of the most annoying pests that homeowners come into contact with. Fleas often gain access into homes by latching onto a pet that comes in and out of the house. However, that is not always the case.
A flea can also come right through the front door, open window or small cracks and crevices that they find around your house.
Fleas can be extremely difficult to get rid of, especially if they have begun to lay eggs and grow a colony. They require blood to live on and they can get that from you or your pet by latching on and sinking into the vulnerable skin.
Flea Life Cycle
Fleas pass through a complete life cycle of four stages. The life cycle of a flea can take anywhere from two weeks to eight months to complete, depending on the environment they are exposed to.
A female flea will lay up to fifty eggs per day. This will result in roughly six hundred eggs during a lifetime. Imagine a few hundred fleas already in your home and now they have started to multiply. You can now see how quickly a flea problem can turn into a major flea infestation.
Flea Hosts
The most common hosts for fleas are dogs, cats and humans.
However, fleas are also known to latch onto rats, rabbits, mice, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, possums, chickens and foxes.
If you live in an area that is close to wildlife, you are more at risk for fleas coming into your home. If you are experiencing a current mouse or rat problem, then chances are you are also going to encounter a flea problem.
Fleas cause a significant amount of discomfort with their bites; causing intense itching and irritating welts. A pet will itch for hours on end trying to alleviate the immense itching sensation that a flea bite inflicts.
Professional Flea Infestation Removal
The moment you notice the presence of fleas, you should take immediate action. The longer a colony of fleas goes undetected the more and more fleas will be produced, causing homeowners with a plethora of issues to deal with.
Your pets, family members and yourself will all feel the effects of the presence of fleas. Hiring a professional pest control company is your best option for removing fleas from your home permanently.
Croach® is trained and experienced in flea removal and control. Our technicians know exactly what it takes to get your home flea free. We use only the latest and most effective methods of flea control. We will exterminate the flea infestation from your home and make life more enjoyable for you and your pets.
Contact Croach® today for the best flea management available.
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