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Fleas are a very common problem that anyone with pets knows all too well. Especially in the warmer months, these little pests can grab onto your pet’s fur and make their way into your home. Before you are faced with a flea invasion, it’s important to do all that you can to keep them away. Below you will find four ways to avoid a flea infestation in your home.
- Take Preventative Measures
Even if your pet doesn’t have fleas, it’s important to keep them on a flea prevention plan. There are many different types of treatments available, from spot treatments such as Frontline or Advantage, shampoos that you can use, flea collars, or oral medication that you can get from your vet. This is important for all pet owners to maintain, especially those who live in a warmer climate.
- Treat the Issue Immediately
By the time you visibly see fleas on your pet, you should know the infestation has been around for a few weeks already. The first thing you need to do is give your pet a bath with flea control shampoo. Next, apply a spot treatment and in order to relieve their itchiness, spray a hydrocortisone spray on any “hotspots” that you see them itching. It’s also important to know that the fleas, as well as their eggs, aren’t limited to your pet’s body. There are likely flea eggs and larvae all around your house, in the carpets and throughout your yard. Go through your house and vacuum all carpets, wash all blankets and comforters that your pet might have come into contact with.
- Prevent Future Attacks
There are a few things you can do to protect your house from infestations in the future. Keep your grass cut as short as possible. The direct sunlight and extreme heat makes it much harder for fleas to survive. You can even spray insecticide around the outside of your home and throughout your yard. As with all pesticides and chemicals, use caution around pets, kids and areas they might come into frequent contact with.
- Schedule Routine Pest Control Services
Because fleas are such a persistent and complex issue to handle, it’s a good idea to call in the pros. For the safety and comfort of your pets and everyone else in your house, flea prevention is key. It’s a good idea to bring in an expert to examine your home and give you some specific changes you can make to keep fleas out, or get rid of any that are already there.
By taking just these few steps you can prevent a future flea infestation in your home. Imagine how much more carefree and enjoyable your summer would be for your family as well as your pets without these pesky little visitors!
