Flea Pest Control

John — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:30:57 +0000

Does your home have fleas? If so, should you call a professional pest exterminator for fleas or try to control the fleas yourself? Even if you decide to call a pest exterminator for fleas you will still have some work to do yourself. Whether you do it all or leave it to the professionals, the following are techniques you should be aware of to go along with chemical control if any spraying is going to work.

Keep Pets Inside as much as possible

To avoid problems as much as possible, your animals should wear Flea and Tick Collars and be bathed in Flea and Tick shampoo regularly. Bathe them often enough to keep fleas off. You can give your pet medication as a preventative flea pest control measure. This medication is usually a drop or two on the back of their necks every few months. Some pets may be allergic to this medication so make sure the area is not beginning to lose hair. Also try not to hit the same spot each time, though their necks may be small you can move around a little bit. No point in cleaning up the house only to have your pets bring them right back in.

Treat The Yard
There are flea control powders and sprays you can use in the yard to prevent fleas from getting near your pets. Keep in mind your pet will need to be kept from the area for a few days so the spray can wear off without causing problems with your pet.If you have a lawn company apply chemicals to control fleas, be sure to find out when your pet can return to the yard.

Home Flea Do-It-Yourself

If you have a fleas in your home, you will need to spray all floors and especially around baseboards. Keep your pets locked out while you set off flea bombs to eliminate the fleas in your carpet, furniture, and bedding. Wash pet bedding after you use a flea bomb or buy new bedding.

If you do not want to treat for fleas yourself, call a trusted flea pest exterminator who offers treatment on both the inside and outside of your home. If you have pests, you will have to have multiple services each year.

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Flea Pest Control