Signs Of Fleas
Fleas are tiny, insects, and they usually look like small, black flecks in your pet’s bedding and fur. You might also notice them on carpet edges, soft furnishings and clothing, especially if it is a light colour.
Another key sign of fleas is flea bites, which look like round, red welts on your skin. These bites are often found in lines or clusters around exposed areas, such as the head, face, neck and hands. While people react differently to fleas than pets, you may notice both you and your pet scratching more as a result of a flea infestation.
Flea eggs and larvae can sometimes be noticed, these are minute white specks, which you might see in your pet’s fur or on furniture, particularly inside bedding. When taken together, all of these are signs that you have a flea problem.
To help, Essex Pest Proof is here to fight fleas with our expert flea pest control services in Chelmsford, Southend and across Essex. Our team have access to both professional grade insecticides and heat treatments, so we can eliminate fleas and also other insect pests, including bed bugs, ants, cockroaches and more. Call 07505 506 790 to book your insect pest control visit today and get rid of fleas or other marauding insects from your space.
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Because fleas feed on blood, they can cause skin irritation and even health issues if you or your pets are allergic to flea saliva. The intense itching can cause you or your pet to break skin, leading to the potential for infections. Fleas are generally disgusting and make your space feel uncomfortable, so it’s crucial that you’re proactive.
By working with local pest experts like us, you can ensure you get the right flea treatment to eliminate fleas in your home or business premises. With heat treatments and chemical fogging options, we can find the right flea product option for you to ensure flea infestations are removed quickly. With our heat treatments, we can ensure the treated areas are usable again as soon as possible, while our residual insecticide solutions can remove large infestations and provide lasting flea control.
So, if you spot fleas, it’s vital that you contact Essex Pest Proof. Our expert pest technicians can can treat affected areas throughout your home, including infested rooms, upholstered furniture and pet sleeping areas. We can also provide expert advice on how to ensure the infestation doesn’t return. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to tailor your flea treatment to suit your needs.
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Flea Control FAQs
What Is The Main Cause Of Fleas?
Fleas are often bought into the home by pets, such as cats and dogs. In fact, the main species of fleas found in the UK are named after their preferred host animals, such as cat fleas, dog fleas, bird fleas and human fleas. Despite this, each species will bite any animal in search of a blood feed. While fleas are usually bought in on cats or dogs, even households without pets can get a flea infestation due to contact with wildlife, infested clothing or secondhand furniture. Fleas can lie dormant for up to a year, so if they are burrowed deep inside furniture or clothing they can remain there for many months.
When Is Flea Season In The UK?
Fleas thrive in hot temperatures, so they are most active during the spring and summer months. However, fleas are generally considered to be a year-round pest.
What Are The Stages Of The Flea Life Cycle?
Fleas start life as eggs, which will eventually hatch into flea larvae. The larvae are will then eventually pupate, and stay in the pupal stage until they emerge as adult fleas. When trying to kill fleas, it’s important that you find a flea treatment that eliminates the insects at all life cycle stages.
Will Fleas Go Away On Their Own?
Unfortunately, fleas are unlikely to go away on their own, especially once they find a regular source of a blood meal, in the form of you, your family and pets. As such, it’s crucial that you work with experienced pest control experts to get rid of fleas, flea eggs and their larvae. Essex Pest Proof uses a combination of insecticides and heat treatments to remove fleas at all life cycle stages. Get in touch today to book your professional flea treatment.
