Fleas are tiny pests that cause significant problems, be it to animals or even humans. Besides flies and mosquitoes, they are also one of the most notorious and annoying pests ever because of their rapid reproduction and cunning ways of staying latched onto pets. Whether you are facing a current infestation or could have the potential of facing one, we will help you uncover everything; here, we are going to be looking at ways to avoid fleas in home areas and compounds.
What Are Fleas
Fleas are tiny insects that live by feeding on the blood of animals or humans. They are parasitic insects, meaning they feed and depend on their hosts. They are found in mammals, and they suck on blood whilst causing diseases. Fleas are wingless small insects that can cause itchiness and irritation with their bites.
Breeding Place For Fleas
Fleas are attracted to carbon dioxide, heat and movement. No, they do not typically live in human hair, but they prefer fur from pets like dogs and cats because they produce enough warmth to promote breeding. They usually bite and suck humans.No one would want a flea infestation in their homes because these parasites can cause diseases, but an exterminator can help with this kind of problem if you are ever faced with one.
Diseases /Allergies Caused By Fleas
If specific measures or precautions are not followed or taken, a flea infestation can lead to numerous problems resulting in disease or allergies; here are some of the diseases or conditions caused by fleas in animals and humans:
- Just like how an infected mosquito bite can lead to malaria, the same goes for fleas; if an infected flea or fleas bite you, it can lead to bubonic plague caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis.
- Some people or even pets can experience Flea allergy dermatitis by coming into contact with flea saliva. This can cause a severe allergic reaction, which can lead to skin inflammation and itching.
- Tungiasis can result from the penetration of female sand fleas into the skin. This is a parasitic skin disease which can cause other secondary infections.
How To Get Rid Of Pests Indoors and Outdoors
To get rid of fleas, you must identify where they stay and fleas like humid, warm and dark areas.
- Avoid keeping tall grasses or unwanted bushes in your backyard. Mow your lawn regularly to avoid flea infestation.
- Wash your bedding, curtains and carpets regularly with hot water and dry them in the sun. High temperatures will kill the fleas or their eggs.
- Ensure you wash your pet every week with anti-flea shampoo and spray them with anti-flea spray.
- Limit your pet’s movement outdoors in case they get into contact with other flea-infested pets.
- Last but not least, pest control should be called if there is an outbreak of other fleas attracting pests such as racoons, squirrels, and opossums.
At Broadway Pest Control, we integrate various methods to keep your home pest-free and you happy. We have a remarkable team of exterminators in Surrey and Delta to help curb a flea infestation; act now, and don’t regret it later. Feel free to reach out to us because prevention is better than cure.
