subject: BEST FLEA MATTRESS COVER [print this page] BEST FLEA MATTRESS COVER BEST FLEA MATTRESS COVER
Best flea mattress cover not only prevents fleas but also other pests and allergens like dust mites and bed bugs, from entering your mattress. Fleas are blood-sucking insects that are usually carried into the house by the family pets. Treating your pets for fleas is the first step by taking them to the veterinarian. However, if your pets like to cuddle on your bed, there may be fleas on or around the mattress. According to Vet-Kem, a flea product distributor, fleas do not actually burrow inside the mattress or box spring. In fact, most flea eggs and larvae fall from the bedding onto the floor surrounding the bed. The key to completely eradicate mattress fleas is the thorough treatment of bedding and the surrounding areas.
There are some steps that you need to follow if you chance to spot fleas around your bed.
Remove all bedding from the bed including sheets, blankets and pillowcases. Wash the bedding in hot water with heavy-duty laundry detergent. Add chlorine bleach for colour-safe bedding and oxygen bleach for all other bedding.
Place a hypoallergenic or bug-resistant mattress cover over the mattress. This traps any remaining fleas or eggs inside the mattress, depriving them of food.
Take away any objects under or around the bed, including toys, clothing and storage boxes.
Spray the area around the bed with Permethrin insecticide spray; be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions on the bottle. Let the insecticide dry.
Open the vacuum cleaner and remove the bag or dust container. Insert a flea collar into the bag or container. Replace it now.
Vacuum thoroughly under and around the bed, and then vacuum clean the mattress. According to College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky, vacuuming removes eggs, larvae and pupae.
Block off the entire room from pets, children and other people with a baby gate. Or, evacuate the house while treating it for fleas.
Replace the bedding and vacuum regularly for the next two weeks. This stimulates hatching, bringing adult fleas into contact with the insecticide already on the treated areas.
And finally it is the work of the best flea mattress cover to protect your mattress from these blood sucking pests. If even after you try your best, the problem still exists, then it's time for us to take control of this situation. Do not hesitate to call our 24x7 helpline and we will be there at your doorstep in no time.
