How to Get Rid Of Fleas
Fleas have been around for millions of years, sucking the blood of animals and humans. Fleas live on pets, mammals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household and farm goods. In a typical room, 5 percent of the fleas will be found on pets, 10 percent flea cocoons in the carpets, 35 percent flea larvae and 50 percent flea eggs again in the carpets. Female Fleas lay eggs that turn in to grub-like larvae.
The larvae then develop in to pupae and settle inside a cocoon. They wait for a host to wander by in order to start their life and suck blood. When something warm moves pass by the pupae, they unzip the cocoon and jump on the animal or human body. All this happens in three seconds and the flea can jump as high as four feet.
It is important to get rid of fleas by hiring a professional as these insects cause serious diseases in pets and humans. Plague, Murine Typhus and Tungiasis are some the diseases that can be caused by fleas. Fleas that are lodged on rats can carry the bacteria Yersinia Pestis – the bacteria that causes Bubonic plague.
Murine Typhus is an infection caused by Rickettsia, R. Typhi. Rat fleas called Xenopsilla Cheopis transmit this. Tungiasis is caused by the Chigger flea, Tungia penetrans, whereby serious damage can be done to the feet as the female species burrow into the feet and breeds there. Their feeding under the skin causes severe infection and irritation. Fleas also transmit Tularemia and tapeworms to humans as well as pets. Other than these diseases, fleas also can cause allergies to both humans and pets.
However, there is no need to worry, as there are many solutions pest specialists use to get rid of fleas. Pest control professionals are there to help you in wiping out fleas from your house and surroundings safely. Remember that adult fleas, pupae, larvae and eggs – fleas at all stages need to be killed to rid your house of them completely.
Resistive pupae and larvae grow on to become adult fleas in a few weeks even though the adult fleas are killed. Fleas should be removed from all stages in their life cycle, to protect your family and pets. Contact Live Oak Pest Control for more info on flea facts, and everything about fleas, fleas in carpets and rugs, fleas in vehicles, fleas in furniture, fleas on pets, fleas in lawns and in your yard, natural flea remedies and much more flea information.
If you have problems with fleas give us a call today at (386) 362-3887 and let one of our pest specialists handle it.
