Fleas
Flea
Description: Adults are 1 to 3mm in size and are redish brown to black in color. Habitat: Fleas will lay eggs and harbor in carpeting and furniture. Damage/Signs of Presence: Fleas can carry and spread disease and cause serious allergic reactions in people and pets. A tell tale sign of their presence is their bite. You will see pets scratching, biting and generally being annoyed. You may also see 'flea dirt' (actually flea excrement) by combing through your pets hair. It appears as small dark spots which turn red when exposed to water. Life Cycle: Fleas a have a complete life cycle from Egg, Larva, Pupa and Adult. This cylcle can take 30 to 75 days depending on temperature and humidity. Adult fleas require a blood meal in order to reproduce. Eggs can lay dormate for several months. Management:To acheive complete control the pet must be cleared of all fleas. A vet visit is recommended. The home and possibly the yard needs to be treated. Please use the check list below to perpare before your technician arrives to begin.
Check List for Pre-Treatment for Fleas
____1. Vacuum all carpets, including closets, rugs, furniture, (under & between
cushions) & bed mattresses.
____2. Place vacuum cleaner bag in sealed bag and immediately dispose outside.
____3. Clean, sweep, and mop all tile, vinyl, and hardwood floors. Sweep
concrete floor.
____4. Remove everything from under beds.
____5. Remove all pets, fish bowls and tanks. Shut off any aquarium air pumps. Pets must be
kept out of home and tanks covered for at least 4 hours after service is
completed.
____6. Dispose of, or launder all pet bedding on HOT cycle. Keep separate from other items.
____7. Communicate and show your pest control professional where your pets
sleep, rest and eat.
____8. Resume normal vacuuming 24 hours after treatment is completed.
____9. Continue to vacuum every 3–4 days for 2–3 weeks. This will greatly
improve the effectiveness of the treatment.
***ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR SUCCESSFUL RESULTS.***
If all steps are completed as directed, subsequent treatments should not be as labor intensive to the customer/tenant for pre-treatment. Additional tips and suggestions may be offered by technician at time of service. Pre-treatment check list should be completed 24 hors prior to technician’s arrival.