Defence Pest Management

DEFENCE PEST MANAGEMENT

Tips for Getting Rid of Fleas

Defence Pest Management Flea

Having blood sucking fleas in the house or flea eggs lying on your floor waiting to hatch can be a nightmare. Fleas are a common problem in many households and yet, not many people know how to deal with flea infestation in homes. There are several measures that can be taken to get rid of these tiny creatures. While there are many expensive sprays and insecticides available, there are also many economical ways of making your home free of fleas. For better results, it is highly recommended that you call in services of a pest control company so that there is complete eradication of fleas from your home.

The first thing that needs to be done to get rid of the problem of fleas is to find their source. A common way of fleas entering your home is through pets. They often sit on the backs of cats and dogs and make their way in. Fleas are most attracted to pets that are dirty. So, make sure you bathe your pets on a regular basis and take very good care of their oral hygiene. There are also some good flea-removing shampoos that can be suggested by your pest control company that you can use on your pets.

Another important measure that the home owners can take is to keep their house clean. This can be a daunting task but absolutely necessary if you want to get rid of this problem forever. For a complete cleanup, remove all pets from the house, move out all toys and clothing as well as all objects your pets come into contact with – such as food bowls and beds. Once this is done, vacuum the floor thoroughly in order to eliminate the fleas as well as any flea eggs that might have begun to hatch in your carpet. Also, vacuum all other places and items in the house.

If the problem of fleas becomes too large to handle on your own, it is highly recommended that you gain professional help. Termite and pest companies have trained and qualified staff to make a thorough pest inspection and suggest and take appropriate measures to deal with the situation. There are a number of techniques they use depending on how large the problem is. They often use a new technology called ultrasonic pest repellers to clear your house from fleas.

It is very easy to get overwhelmed by the problem of flea infestation. By using certain measures, quarantine of infested pets, vacuuming, professional steam-cleaning of carpets and curtains, insecticides and services of pest control companies, there can be complete elimination of fleas from homes.