Cat Fleas

Cat fleas are commonly found on both cats and dogs in North America while dog fleas are common in Europe. Laying eggs at a rate up to one egg per hour these pests can quickly infest your home. They are wingless but have very powerful hind legs, allowing them to easily run and jump through hair, fur or feathers. Fleas are capable of spreading disease to humans and they serve as an intermediate host to an intestinal parasite known as the tapeworm. These parasites are transmitted to your pet when a flea carrying a tapeworm is ingested. Fleas do not damage your home in anyway but they are a nuisance, feeding on any warm blooded animals and spreading disease. Treating your pet is not typically not enough to stop a flea infestation. Flea eggs can be laid not only on the pet put in your carpets and furniture.

Which Treatment is Right for Your Infestation?

A comprehensive flea treatment program must include Client/Specialist cooperation in order to be sucessfull.A hand in hand approach will ensure the greatest possible results .

Any Flea management strategy must include on host treatments rendered preferably by a trained professional such as a Veternarian.The Pest Management Professional can provide carpet or flooring treatments with an aproved Adulticide and an Insect Growth Regulator.

Pet bedding,small area rugs,and welcome mats should be washed in hot water .

Sanitation practices such as vacumming is a very important part of basic flea control strategy Vacumming not only removes fleas physically but also stimulates the growth process and can help eliminate fleas faster.

An outdoor Adulticide treatment is seldom warranted as fleas cannot develop in sunlight.There are certain applications that may be necisarry such as Dog runs,under porches and in shady spots.

Flea strategies usually include at least one follow up service to ensure optimum results.