Professional Flea Control in Gloucester and Cheltenham

Fleas, similar to bed bugs are small parasitic insects that are always in search of a blood meal, whether that be from an animal or a human. They can often infest people’s homes if they have a cat or dog that has either not been treated regularly with an effective monthly spot treatment, or if the pet has not been treated at all. Once a property has been infested, the infestation can grow and spread rapidly, with the fleas breeding and laying eggs at the earliest opportunity. If left untreated, a property can become uninhabitable, with the occupants being unable to tolerate the biting and itching.

Fleas thrive in hot and humid conditions and like to live either on the pet’s fur, or within the fabric of rugs and carpets. Fleas will often lay their eggs in dark areas of a property, such as beneath and behind furniture, where they are less likely to be disturbed.

Preventing your home becoming infested with fleas will mean treating your cats and dogs with an effective spot treatment that is prescribed by you vet. Fleas are known to grow resistance to certain insecticides, which is why it is important to get a spot treatment that has been recommended by your vet. They will know which treatment is effective in the county you live in, as different counties have different resistances to different insecticides. What works in one county may not work in another, and vice versa.

One of the most effective ways of controlling a flea infestation, besides professional flea treatment, is by vacuuming carpets, rugs and upholsteries. Although the process will often kill the fleas in all their life cycle stages, it is recommended to dispose of the vacuum’s contents into an outside bin.

A flea’s life cycle is complete metamorphosis. Meaning that a flea will goe through the egg, larvae, pupae and adult life cycle stages. There are many products on the market available to control fleas, but if a flea infestation is too severe or stubborn to eradicate using DIY methods and products, it is recommended to contact a professional pest control company who has the knowledge, expertise and professional pesticides to effectively eradicate even the most stubborn of flea infestations.

For professional flea removal, contact PestEx Professional Pest Control.