Fleas are your furry friend’s enemy, which causes discomfort to them, however, with the help of Tulsa pest control, these pests can be stopped. Fleas are blood-sucking insects that feed on our pets. Their body developed well to assist their ectoparasitic lifestyle. Dark-colored adults are flattened from side to side with many bristles that point backward, facilitating forward movement through fur, hair, or fathers and attachment to the host. Their legs serve as an anchor and hold the flea to the host, preventing its dislodgement.
Fleas are wingless creatures, with strongly developed legs, and hind legs that are especially adapted for jumping. They have sucking mouthparts designed to feed on the blood of mammals and birds. Their cycle undergoes what is known as “complete metamorphosis”, that is, they have an egg, larval, pupal and adult stage. The pupal stage is characterized by a cocoon constructed of silk and various bits of debris. Contact your Tulsa pest control for flea treatment in your home
Types of Fleas
There are hundreds of flea species in the US, but only a handful of them will be found in home infestations. The common house fleas include Cat fleas, which are the most common fleas that target humans, cats, dogs, and wild animals. Dog fleas, the dog flea target the same hosts as the cat flea, but it is less common. Human fleas, these fleas target mostly humans and pigs.
Chigoe fleas, also known as sand fleas, these pests are usually found near tropical beaches. Sticktight fleas are a flea species that mostly target poultry, squirrels, and flying birds. Rat fleas, these fleas can be dangerous because of the diseases that they spread, and they mostly target Norway and roof rats. Different flea species spread diseases, and they may trigger allergic reactions. Contact your Tulsa pest control.
Flea Life Cycle and Tulsa Pest Control
Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that play the role of carriers of various diseases. Parasites are organisms that rely on other organisms called hosts for nutrients. Unlike other insects such as dragonflies, honey bees, and grasshoppers, fleas undergo complete metamorphosis. This means that the organism undergoes four distinct stages of development before becoming an adult. Fleas are a problem to pet owners as well as most other warm-blooded animals with hair or fur.
The male and female fleas prefer a warm and humid environment for mating. After mating, tiny pearl-like eggs are laid on the surface of the host. A female flea lays about 50 eggs and the egg hatches around 12 to 14 days. The larvae emerge from the egg without eyes, or legs and take shelter in mammals or the nearest carpet fiber they can find. The pupae, the flea develop all organs in humid conditions then the adult flea emerges in a week. The adult feeds on the blood of the host and then leaves blood debris that appears as black particles on the exterior of the host. Contact your Tulsa pest control. 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 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, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
