Flea Control

What do I need to know about fleas?

Fleas are some of the most annoying pests we can encounter in our homes as they can cause a nasty irritating rash with their itchy bite. Fleas can jump long distances from animal to animal, or from carpet to human. They are well adapted to move and breed in different areas of a house and from cat to dog to owner.

Females are capable of laying hundreds of eggs in a day. These eggs are resistant and can remain viable in the carpet or environment for months. This means once they are in the carpet, they can be difficult to get rid of and will require special treatment to help break the cycle.

If you own a household pet you are probably very acquainted with fleas and the problems they create.  Although not overly harmful to us, they can cause a nasty irritating rash with their itchy bite.  Fleas can jump long distances from animal to animal, or from carpet to human. They are well adapted to move and breed in different areas of a house and from cat to dog to owner.

Why do I need to get rid of fleas quickly?

Some people and pets can become allergic to flea bites as they become sensitised to the protein in flea saliva. Dogs and cats can develop a severe flea allergy dermatitis, especially at the base of the tail, where the fleas seem to congregate. If they are allergic, they need only be bitten by one or two fleas to get a severe reaction.

Beyond being an aggravation that fleas can cause, they can also spread disease and parasites.

If a flea infection goes undetected, your pet may develop a heartworm or tapeworm. Tapeworm may occasionally infest people as well.

Fleas are capable of laying hundreds of eggs in a day.
These eggs are resistant and can remain viable in the carpet or environment for months.

This means once they are in the carpet they can be difficult to get rid of and will require special treatment to help break the cycle.
Call the professionals at S.W.A.T Pest Control to treat your entire home.

Flea Control Tips

Quick and effective measures to reduce you flea population:

• Treat all pets, with an approved flea treatment, at the same time as one untreated pet will infect all the others.
• As much as possible avoid your pet coming into contact with other animals
• Regularly wash pets bedding
• Vacuum regularly and thoroughly
• Clean up lawns regularly and dispose of debris as soon as possible

Does DIY flea control work?

You can spend a lot of time, energy and money trying different home remedies only to find that the most effective, long-lasting solution came from calling in a professional.