Treating Flea Infestations In The Home

When a flea infestation occurs in a home, more serious action will be required than simply putting the cat or dog outside

. Fleas are blood sucking insects that live on hosts such as humans and animals. If the animal is no longer in the home, the fleas will begin to bite or feed off the individuals living in the home. Only a small percentage of the fleas in the home reside on the family pet. A much greater percentage of fleas live in the carpet or furniture.

Removing the family pet from the home will only invite the fleas to bite and feed on the homeowners. Fleas are blood-sucking insects that need a host in order to survive. Individuals may find that they are experiencing itching and irritation around the waist, armpits, or ankles. They may experience bites in the bends of their knees or elbows. Flea bites can cause itching, hives, rash, swelling, and soreness.

Most people are familiar with adult fleas, but they may be unfamiliar with the life cycle of a flea. Adult fleas are the fleas that are typically found on cats and dogs. However, only about 10 percent of fleas are found on the family pet. Approximately 90 percent of the developing flea population is located on the pests bedding and areas near the pets bedding including carpet, furniture not on the pet.

- Adult fleas lay approximately 50 eggs per day. While fleas lay their eggs on the family pet, the eggs will eventually fall onto the bedding and areas near the pets bedding including carpet, furniture, and any other areas of the home to which the pet has access.

- When the eggs hatch, the fleas will develop into worm-like larvae. These larvae will remain in the carpet and on the furniture for a period of time. The next stage the flea will enter is the pupae. The pupae will remain in a silk-like cocoon for 2 to 4 weeks.

The aforementioned reasons are why a pest inspection is critical to the health and comfort of the home, its owners, and the family's pets. Once fleas have been allowed to infest the home, pest control Brisbane will become necessary. A pest inspection can help homeowners assess the extent of their flea infestation, and pest control can suggest and implement an appropriate course of treatment.

If fleas have become a painful nuisance or event a homeowners nightmare, a professional pest control service can be invaluable. No matter how extensive the flea issue may be, a professional service can help you to eliminate the fleas both inside and outside of the home.

by: Eva Judge

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