Tulsa pest control has the answer if you are experiencing fleas at home. Flea infestations can grow rapidly as one female flea is capable of laying 50 eggs per day. This means the infestation can get out of control before you can take action. It is alarming as fleas can transmit various diseases like bubonic plague, murine typhus and cat scratch fever. Both humans and pets are in danger because of their infestation. Some pets are allergic to flea saliva which can cause intense itching and redness. Their attack can lead to hair loss in pets because of the excessive itching. To help you not go through this situation Tulsa pest control can eliminate them with some modern and effective treatments.
Fleas and their characteristics
Fleas are small about 1.5mm to 3.2mm in size. They are wingless and their body is compressed which allows them to move through their host body easily. Fleas are reddish-brown in color and they have a hard exoskeleton. Their robust bodies make them difficult to to crush and they can survive in various environments. They are capable of jumnipng 200 times their body strength. This ability makes them easily move between hosts and escape capture.
Female fleas lay their eggs on hosts but the eggs fall off the hosts because they are not sticky. So often, you can find them in carpets and bedding. Fleas take 2 to 14 days to hatch, although it largely depends on the environment. They hatch faster in warmer weather. The second stage of their life cycle is the larval stage. After hatching they start feeding on organic debris like flea dust and they develop into pupea in about 5 to 20 days. Feas are sensitive to light and they try to avoid it at all costs. As a result, you can often find them hiding under carpets or furniture. Tulsa pest control can find them out of hiding and eliminate them.
The third stage is the pupa stage. They spin cocoons and enter the pupal stage. They undergo metamorphosis to become adults. This stage can last from a few weeks to several months. They remain in this stage until there is a host nearby. After a host is detected they emerge from pupa and seek someone to feed on. The final stage of their life cycle is the adult stage. They start feeding immediately after they come out of cocoons. Adult fleas can live for several months depending on the environment.
Eliminating Fleas and Tulsa pest control
When you call Tulsa pest control for flea removal, they will come in and conduct a thorough inspection of the infestation. Based on the situation they will use both chemical and nonchemical methods. This is called integrated pest management. Besides this they can use insect growth regulators to stop fleas from developing into adults. Fumigation and heat treatment are also used in some cases. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with fleas or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Tulsa pest control that can help you. Here at TermMax Pest Control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with fleas, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, Jenks, Sand, Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
