How Fleas Infest Your Home Even if your home is the cleanest, you may still have to
deal with fleas. Fleas can travel into your home on your cat or dog. However,
they don’t always come from your pets. They can come in through old furniture,
clothes and more.
This month’s blog at Critters Pest Control Services
looks at how fleas can infest your home. For more information about how you can
prevent infestations, call us in Cambridge on 01954
202 477 .
Signs of Flea Bites Flea bites are often found around the feet and ankles. Therefore,
they usually go unnoticed when they occur. However, people may experience
irritation later on. Flea bites can become extremely itchy and a red, swollen
mark can develop. There are plenty over-the-counter creams that can stop
irritation.
In addition to this, these pests can lay eggs in your
furniture and bedding and spread.
Why They Need Eliminating Quickly As well as making your pet uncomfortable and the fact they
multiply quickly, fleas can also spread parasites and diseases. This is rare
but can include:
Typhus Bubonic Plague Cat Scratch Disease
If flea infections go undetected, your pet may develop
heartworm or tapeworm.
How You can Prevent Fleas Keeping your home clean and tidy is one way to prevent fleas
from getting in. If you purchase any second-hand furniture, ensure it is
thoroughly cleaned as soon as it enters your home. Fleas also thrive in both
humid and cool areas, so be sure to check anywhere that doesn’t get much sun.
Another prevention is thoroughly cleaning your vacuum and
always throw anything machine washable in the washing machine. Things such as cushions,
sheets and throw rugs are especially susceptible to flea infestations.
Professional Flea Treatment Sometimes a DIY flea treatment will not work, and it will be
time to call in your local pest control expert. At Critters Pest Control Services,
our services are available 7 days a week, whenever you need us.
We don’t charge a call out fee, you only pay for the service
you receive.
Contact Critters Pest Control Services For more information about our flea treatment services,
don’t hesitate to contact Critters Pest Control Services. Call us on 01954 202 477 or 07811 322
553 . Alternatively, send us a message via our contact form .
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