Fleas
Over 45 Years of Experience | Locally and Family Owned | Ohio State Lic. 965
Over 45 Years of ExperienceLocally and Family OwnedOhio State Lic. 965
How Does Your Pet Get Fleas?
Fleas are ectoparasites of animals, which means they feed on the blood of an animal to produce eggs. They live on the outside of an animal. They feed and lay eggs as the animal is sleeping, so that's where you will find fleas. They usually get on your pets while out in the yard or a park area. Contact Ernie's Pest Control today
if you suspect a possible problem.
Three Steps to Treat Fleas
Step One: Preparing for treatment
- Remove all items from the floors, under beds, and in closets
- Wash or replace bedding
- Vacuum thoroughly all carpets, rugs, beds, and upholstered furniture
- Clean all wood, tile, and linoleum floors by sweeping and mopping
- Clean concrete floors with soap and water where pets rest or play
- Remove all pets, including birds or reptiles, cover fish tank with a damp towel, and turn off the air filter
- Replace any pet bedding outdoors
- Make all shaded areas, crawl spaces, etc. ready for treatment
- Plan to be out of the home for several hours until the treatment has dried completely
Step Two: Treatment for the Pet
- A number of on-animal treatments are now available
- All treatments should be done under the direction of a veterinarian
Step Three: Treatment Inside the Premises
- Call a pest control service to arrange for treatment
- Chemicals are better handled by a professional exterminator
What's Next?
After a home is treated, it may take up to two weeks or longer for no fleas to be seen. Flea pupae are unaffected by the treatment until they emerge from their cocoon. It will take several weeks for all adult fleas to emerge and come in contact with the treatment.
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