Flea Treatment

Flea Treatment

Since the immature stages of fleas are very cryptic by nature, the first thing the homeowner should do is contact our office for assistance. Most of the time simply using over-the-counter products for controlling fleas will not resolve the root causes of the infestation. Your pest management professional will conduct a thorough inspection and locate areas where the immature stages of the flea population are residing. After completing the inspection, the next step is preparing the flea management plan. This plan will include:

• Identifying the flea species causing the problem.
• Education explaining the flea’s life cycle and how their habits, habitat and behavior affects the control plan.
• Inspecting for the presence of other animals that are the flea population’s source of food. This may include rodents either inside or outside the home or perhaps a raccoon or feral cat that is living in the crawl space.
• Homeowner contacting their veterinarian for advice and purchase of flea control products that can be used on pets.
• Regular bathing and grooming of pets.
• Explaining the use of growth regulators that will interfere with the flea’s normal development into the adult stage.
• Using a strong vacuum to physically remove flea eggs, larvae, pupae and adults.
• Frequently washing and drying pet bedding.
• Treating affected areas by using safe and effective flea control products where immature fleas may be located.
• Scheduling a follow-up visit.