Friday, November 4, 2011

Taking Care of Fleas

By Floyd Willer


A flea is a little insect that leaps about and has no wings. These pests are often no larger than 1/8 inches, but they can be a very huge annoyance. These pests live off of the blood of mammals, and are often transported in to the home by animals that go in and out. Dogs and cats are typical carriers of fleas, although occasionally these fleas can get on people also. They're extremely active and may jump 7 inches into the air and 13 inches from side to side, thus bouncing from one mammal to a different one is easy. The flea can bite the person or pet and feed on their blood, causing a small rash, bump, irritation and itching.

To eliminate fleas within your house you have a couple of different choices. Fleas in your home can quickly lay eggs and result in an invasion. Dealing with fleas must start with getting everybody and pets outside the house. Let a bug bomb go off in the house as directed on the can. It can possibly require that you to clear out other things such as children toys and also eating utensils from sprayed places. A bomb is going to kill fleas in all 4 phases from adult fleas, the eggs, pupae and larva. Next, rinse all your bed sheets in hot water. Bath your pets with flea shampoo and also talk with a veterinarian regarding your alternatives in eliminating fleas.

Bathe your animals with flea shampoo and conditioner and also talk with a veterinarian about your options of eradicating fleas. You can also comb the animal with a very fine comb and look for fleas frequently. Particularly during the late spring, summer and fall. Talk to guests who take other animals near your pets or even in your house if they have been treated or checked for fleas.

Preventing fleas from ever entering a house and spreading is the best course of action. Maintaining a clean home and environment is the most basic and easiest action. Vacuuming upholstered furnishings, carpets, cracks, as well as locations where dust gathers will help in getting rid of the majority of eggs and prevent them from spreading.

Mattresses and dog bedding also have a inclination to gather fleas as well as their eggs. Cleansing them with soap and water and leaving them out to dry in the sun helps hugely in eliminating their eggs. Places that are damp, warm, shady or any place where pets like to spend their time ought to be washed frequently, as fleas typically like these areas.

If an infestation has happened already there are a variety of things that can be done in eliminating fleas. You can purchase flea killer in the form of powder or spray. Use this on carpeting, furniture, and bedding, and you will go a long way in taking working on the situation.




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