Shoo Flea…Don’t Bother Me!
Knowing How Fleas Get In and Stay In – Can Help You Get Them Out and Keep Them Out.
Fleas have always followed pets into homes annoying both Fido and his owner. What’s more annoying is they always seem to resurface when they’re least expected!
Prevent Fleas in Your Home
Fortunately this is not because we’re messy or don’t bathe our pets regularly. Rather, it’s a result of the flea life cycle. You see:
- Fleas lay tiny eggs about ½ the size of a pinhead.
- Eggs hatch into wiggling, hairy little larva.
- Larvae turn into miniature cocoons with pupa inside.
- Cocoons are spun right into the carpet material so that they cannot be vacuumed.
- Pupa wait until there is plenty of motion indoors to hatch.
Knowing all of this can help you control fleas inside your home. Follow these tips to evict fleas from your abode.
- Use flea products on pets without interruption so populations cannot get started.
- Vacuum any flea eggs thoroughly before larvae hatch & cocoons are spun in carpet.
- Treat for fleas and then wait. (It takes about 2 weeks for the last generation of cocoons to emerge into adult fleas because these cocoons cannot be killed or removed).
- Continue to remove fleas from pets daily until all fleas are gone.
If you think you have a flea problem, or want to learn more about Massey’s Pest Prevention, schedule a free inspection or call us at 1-888-2MASSEY (262-7739).
