Fleas are parasites that attack our dogs and cats but they can be eliminated by your Broken Arrow Exterminator. These pests feed on our pet’s blood. They bite them as they are feeding on them. Flea bites can be painful and itchy. This itchiness causes a lot of discomfort. Pets try to relieve themselves of the discomfort by constantly scratching their skin which can lead to hair loss, redness of the skin, scaling, and small solid bumps on the skin. Severe infestation can cause anemia and the most affected are our pet babies. They can easily die of a lack of blood.
Fleas can transfer diseases from one animal to another. In the case of tapeworm transmission, fleas infected with tapeworm can be eaten by your pets. When they eat these fleas, the tapeworm being harbored by the fleas is transmitted to your pet. To protect your pets from tapeworms and fleas, contact your Broken Arrow Exterminator.
Flea Life Cycle
The life cycle of fleas involves complete metamorphosis just like butterflies. They begin as eggs, which then hatch into larvae. The larvae are shed by the female in the environment. These eggs hatch into larvae within approximately 3 to 4 days. These larvae, resembling worms, feed on various materials, including the droppings of adult fleas. This stage is akin to the caterpillar phase in a butterfly’s life. As the flea advances, it forms a cocoon, where it’s protected from pesticides. When it reaches maturity, the adult flea emerges from the cocoon, just like the butterfly from the caterpillar. When they detect the presence of a host, such as body heat, movement, or breathing. Once they emerge, adult females feed on a host within hours and then mate and lay eggs. If you suspect flea issues, don’t hesitate to contact your Broken Arrow exterminator.
Controlling Fleas by Broken Arrow Exterminator
Our pets get infected by fleas through different means. They can get infected indoors and outdoors when they visit an infested area, or when they come in contact with an infected animal, fleas can jump on them. It is important to remove fleas from your home to prevent further infestation and eradicate the already existing ones. To prevent flea infestation from developing, you have to clean your house regularly. This involves vacuuming your floor, carpet, rug, and pet’s sleeping area and beds. Wash their beddings regularly and treat their sleeping area to kill other fleas that might be hiding. Also, trying to purchase insecticides from hardware stores to use in treating fleas might not be effective. You will need the services of professional pest control services like Broken Arrow Exterminators. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with fleas or any other pests, then it’s time to call your 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, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
