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Can Pest Control Get Rid of Fleas?
Fleas & Your Home
Fleas are more than just a nuisance—they pose serious health risks to both pets and humans. These tiny, jumping pests can quickly turn into a full-blown infestation, making your home uncomfortable and unsafe. Whether brought in by pets, rodents, or even on your clothing, fleas are resilient and can multiply rapidly. The good news? Professional pest control can eliminate fleas at all life stages, ensuring they don’t return.
At PureDefense Pest Solutions, we specialize in comprehensive flea control for homeowners in metro-Atlanta. Our targeted treatments and preventive measures provide long-term relief from these pesky invaders. Let’s explore the dangers of fleas, how they infest homes, and why professional pest control is the most effective solution.
The Dangers of Fleas
- Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD): Many pets suffer from allergic reactions to flea saliva, leading to excessive itching, hair loss, and skin infections.
- Secondary Skin Infections: Scratching flea bites can create open wounds, making both pets and humans susceptible to bacterial infections.
- Anemia in Pets: Severe flea infestations can lead to blood loss in small animals, causing weakness and other health complications.
- Tapeworm Transmission: Fleas can carry tapeworm larvae, which infect pets when they accidentally ingest an infested flea.
- Potential Disease Carriers: Though rare in North America, some flea species can transmit serious diseases like murine typhus and, historically, the bubonic plague (according to: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2081-11).
How Do Fleas Get Into Your Home?
Fleas are expert hitchhikers and can enter your home through several channels:
- Pets: Cats and dogs are the primary carriers, often picking up fleas from other animals, grass, or infested areas.
- Wildlife & Rodents: Raccoons, squirrels, and mice can introduce fleas to your yard and eventually into your home.
- Human Transport: Fleas can attach to shoes, socks, and clothing, hitching a ride indoors.
- Used Furniture & Rugs: Second-hand items can harbor flea eggs and larvae, leading to unexpected infestations.
Fleas are incredibly mobile and can jump up to 13 inches horizontally, making them adept at moving between hosts.
Why DIY Flea Treatments Often Fail
Many homeowners attempt to tackle flea infestations with store-bought sprays, flea bombs, or natural remedies. Unfortunately, these methods are often ineffective because:
- Flea bombs don’t reach hidden larvae and pupae in carpets and furniture.
- Many over-the-counter sprays only kill adult fleas, leaving eggs and larvae untouched.
- Some fleas have developed resistance to certain insecticides.
- DIY treatments don’t address outdoor flea populations, allowing reinfestation.
How PureDefense Can Help
PureDefense Pest Solutions takes a comprehensive approach to flea elimination. Our pest control experts use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy, which includes:
- Using insect growth regulators (IGRs) to prevent flea eggs and larvae from maturing.
- Applying targeted treatments to carpets, furniture, and pet bedding.
- Treating outdoor areas where fleas thrive, such as yards and kennels.
- Providing ongoing flea prevention recommendations.
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How it Works
Our Simple 3 Step Process
1) Identify
Our Pest Technicians Will
- Inspect All Surrounding Areas
- Find Pests and Determine Issues
- Assess All Problem Areas
2) Flush Out
The Real Work Begins With
- Removal of All Pests
- Treating Areas With D6 Technology
- Establishing Protective Barrier
3) Protect
Maintain And Follow Up
- Revisit Areas in 30 Days
- Reapply Protective Barrier
- Begin Regular Frequent Service
