Fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects that feed on dogs, cats, humans, and other species. There are many types of fleas. The most frequent fleas found in the home are the cat flea and dog flea.
THE FLEA PROBLEM
Fleas and ticks are responsible for several diseases in pets and people. For example, some types of ticks can transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease to animals and humans, and fleas can harbor tapeworm larvae, which grow into adult tapeworms in the intestines of pets or people. In addition, flea bites commonly cause skin irritation and itching, and some pets are allergic to flea saliva.
Taking care of your pets responsibly includes protecting them from fleas and ticks. Fleas can be a problem even in the best-kept homes and on the cleanest of pets. The best approach to managing fleas is prevention. But if you already have a flea problem, you can control them as long as you treat both your pet and your home. Many products are available to help control fleas and ticks on pets and in their environment. Check with your veterinarian for appropriate treatments.
FLEA TREATMENT AND CONTROL
The treatment's purpose is to break the flea life cycle by treating the home, the pets, and the outside environment with insecticide. Before applying pesticide products to control fleas and ticks, talk with a veterinarian about the best product to use and how to treat the animal and the environment.
After feeding on your pet's blood, the female flea lays eggs that drop into the animal's bedding or favorite resting place. Therefore, the highest concentration of eggs, larvae, and pupae is likely to be in these areas rather than the animal itself. This means the vast majority of the flea population lives in your yard or home.
Proper cleaning of bedding combined with a thorough vacuuming of furniture and floors will help destroy each stage of the flea's life cycle. Frequently vacuum floors, upholstered furniture, and areas where pets may sleep indoors. Then, treat animal bedding by boiling or use animal-safe insecticides or other products recommended by your vet.
When treating the yard, don't forget to treat under bushes and in flower beds. If pets travel in the car, treat car seats and carpets as well.
It would help if you continued to vacuum the house frequently and thoroughly. Throw away the dust bag (vacuum cleaner bags) from your vacuum after use to prevent any flea eggs and larvae from developing. Don't allow pets to roam and pick up fleas from other animals and keep pets out of hard-to-clean areas.
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