Tips To Protect Your Home From Fleas

Fleas are tiny pests you don’t want to have in your home. They feed on the blood of humans and pets, causing itchy, irritating bites and health problems like anemia, skin disease, and tapeworms. Once you have these critters on your property, they can be challenging to eliminate, and you’ll likely need a flea exterminator to handle the infestation.

Fortunately, you can do several things to prevent these biting insects from invading your home. Here are some tips for flea pest control:

1. Regularly vacuum your home.
   Regularly cleaning your space with a vacuum is one of the most effective ways to avoid a flea infestation. Studies have shown that doing so can remove adult fleas, larvae, and pupae.

   Fleas love staying in warm places where they can access their food and reproduce without disturbance. These include pet bedding, carpeting, upholstery, and furniture. Vacuum these areas every two to three days. Remember to empty the vacuum bag immediately and clean it with hot water and soap to destroy any remaining eggs.

2. Protect your pets from fleas.
   Your pets are one of the primary sources of fleas in your home. Here are some ways to prevent your furry pals from getting these bloodsucking critters:

• Keep them indoors as much as possible.
• Frequently bathe and brush them.
• Consult with your vet about any safe flea-control products you can use, like shampoos and collars.
• Minimize their contact with stray animals.

3. Frequently wash pet bedding, blankets, linen, and rugs.
   Washing in hot water can help kill fleas and their eggs. So, frequently launder any materials these pests could inhabit at least every two to three weeks using the hottest setting. These include linen, laundry, blankets, pet bedding, and rugs. Once you notice these fleas, it’s time to call the flea exterminator.

4. Keep your yard tidy.
   Wild animals like raccoons, opossums, and skunks typically carry fleas. And they can deposit these critters’ eggs and larvae in your yard.

   Regularly mow your lawn and remove dry leaves and other debris to prevent fleas from thriving on your outdoor property. These insects cannot tolerate the sun for a long time. So eliminating shady areas where they can hide, like tall grasses, can make your yard less attractive for them.

These tips can help protect your house from fleas. But if you already have an infestation, hiring a flea exterminator would be the best action. These pests reproduce quickly and have hard-to-destroy cocoons. So DIY methods may not always be adequate to eliminate them. Professional pest control services have the expertise and equipment to eradicate these critters in all their life stages completely.

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At Arrow Services, Inc, we provide safe and effective flea treatment for home in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Our trained and licensed exterminators will ensure your house is free from these pests. Contact us today!