Fleas

When your family takes in a new furry friend, the threat of fleas is an inevitability. Especially when your pet gets the freedom of wandering between the home and outside, it’s very likely that they might pick up a flea or two with enough time. These pests thrive in the warm, muggy summer season, where they become the most active. It’s important to understand how fleas behave, so that you can better control how frequently you run into these tiny terrors.

Adult fleas latch onto pets and mate on their skin, eventually laying eggs that fall from the pet and end up on the floor or ground. These eggs hatch into larvae, which eventually grow into pupa and enter full-grown adulthood. This process can take anywhere from a week to several months, depending on the conditions of their environment.

If you think you have a potential flea infestation on your hands, the first thing you should do is have all of your furry friends checked for pests. Once you’re sure they’re safe, the next step is treating your home – the best option is to call a licensed pest control specialist, such as Security Pest Control, and schedule an inspection. That way, your specialist can determine the perfect treatment plan to make your home pest-free once again.