Fleas are a real menace to your health and sanity, and it’s important to catch an infestation in your home before it goes too far. The flea control provided by the team at All About Pests LLC helps rid your Salem, OR home free of these pests before they can take up permanent residence.
Tiny fleas are difficult to spot and can hide in locations throughout the home, including carpets and clothing. Despite their small size, they pack a big bite, and can cause great suffering to people and animals both.
Signs that you might have a flea infestation that requires prompt flea control include the following:
- Uncomfortable Pets — Fleas are a major problem for pets, and the first indication that your home might have a larger problem will often come from your cat or dog. If your pet is engaged in an unusual amount of scratching or gnawing, fleas may be the cause, and it’s important to contact a veterinarian for immediate treatment. A pest control company can also help you make sure that the infestation is limited to your pet and that the fleas have not taken up residence elsewhere in your home.
- Visual Identification — While skin irritation could have numerous sources, if you have bites or an itchy rash on your person, then fleas could be the problem. You can inspect your home for visual signs of fleas, flea eggs, or flea larvae. Fleas are flat, a few millimeters long, and lack wings. Larvae are white and about the same size as full-grown fleas.
- If you find indications that your home has been infested with fleas, don’t hesitate to get help. Contact All About Pests LLC right away and get the flea control you need to keep your household happy, healthy, and comfortable.
An adult female won’t lay eggs until she’s had a blood meal, but it only takes one meal for the female to start laying 25-50 eggs per day.
