Fleas are pests that your Broken Arrow Exterminator will help you eliminate from your home. Fleas are small jumping insects that attack our pets. These pests feed on our blood and that of our pets. The major species that infest our home is the cat flea. They focus more on warm-blooded animals such as our cats and dogs and sometimes on us. They are known to jump 150 times higher than their height but they can not fly. Fleas have a flat shape and 6 legs and easily hide in the fur of your pets. They are also known as parasites because they spend almost their entire life on their host. In this article, let’s talk about fleas, their life cycle, and what you and your Broken Arrow exterminator can do to save your pets from their attacks.

The Life Cycle of Fleas

Fleas have four different stages they pass through before developing into a fully matured adult. The first stage is the egg. Female fleas lay about 40 eggs daily. These eggs are laid in groups of 20 inside their host furs. As the host moves around, the eggs fall off and they will hatch in warm and humid conditions. Second stage is the larva stage. The larva comes out of the egg after it hatches. It’s usually white, has no legs, and feeds on blood digested by the adults called flea dirt.

Then the next stage is the pupal stage. This is the last stage before it turns into an adult flea. The pupae spin cocoons that it uses to protect itself as it continues to develop. It stays there and waits for a host. They can sense the presence of a host which can be your pet through vibration, breathing, and heat from their body. As soon as they sense their presence, they leave the cocoon to feed on the host. The last stage is the adult stage. After the pupae eat their first blood meal, they develop into adults and are ready to reproduce. Contact your Broken Arrow exterminator to help with flea infestation.

Flea Control by Broken Arrow Exterminator

To effectively treat flea infestation, it is important to treat both the infected pet, and where it sleeps and stays regularly at the same time. This is because fleas’ larval and pupal stages develop outside the host’s body. The infested pet’s body needs to be dusted, sprayed, or dipped in insecticides that will not be harmful to them but very effective. Some fleas might develop resistance to some insecticides which means that some of your common household insecticides might not be effective.

For the safety of your pets and proper treatment and control of these fleas, it is important you invite professional pest control services. They will inspect your home and your pets to identify the extent of the infestation and provide treatment plans on how to eliminate the fleas. Your Broken Arrow exterminator is the best option if you want to get the situation under control and save your pets from these blood-sucking insects. Check out our reviews!

If you’re having trouble with fleas, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Broken Arrow exterminator who 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!