Fleas commonly infest pets such as dogs and cats but can also bite humans, causing itchy, irritating welts on the skin. They reproduce quickly and can spread throughout carpets, bedding, furniture, and outdoor areas where pets rest. In warm, humid conditions, flea populations grow rapidly, making infestations harder to control once they become established. Beyond discomfort, fleas can transmit diseases and parasites to animals and, in some cases, to people. Pets with flea infestations may experience excessive scratching, hair loss, skin infections, and allergic reactions. Because fleas go through multiple life stages, effective control requires more than just treating adult fleas. A comprehensive approach helps break the life cycle and prevent reinfestation in the home and yard.
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Get A QuoteFleas are dark red or brown insects that are about two and a half millimeters long. They don’t have wings, but they can jump up to seven inches vertically and 14 inches horizontally because of their strong legs. Their body is shiny and laterally compressed, aka flattened to the side. This is to help them maneuver through the hair of their hosts. The body is covered with hair and short spines directed backward. These physical traits allow fleas to cling tightly to their hosts and move quickly through fur, making them difficult to spot and remove. Their flattened shape and powerful jumping ability also help them spread easily between animals and nearby indoor spaces.
Fleas have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Female fleas lay about 20 eggs at a time, typically on the host they’re inhabiting, and can lay as many as 500 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs easily roll off the host and hatch wherever they land in as little as two days. Flea larvae eat dead skin and adult flea feces. Fleas pupate until they sense a warm-blooded food source. They can remain dormant for months. Once adulthood is reached, they will need to feed within a few weeks. After this initial feeding, they can survive months without a meal.
Flea bites can cause severe itching, leading to hair loss and, in extreme cases, anemia. Animals often scratch so intensely that hair may not grow back. Fleas are particularly dangerous because they can spread a variety of diseases and parasitic organisms, including bubonic plague, protozoans, endemic typhus, tapeworms, and numerous bacteria and viruses. Adult fleas are relatively easy to spot, but it’s the eggs that make infestations difficult to control. Fleas typically infest animals—domesticated or wild—outside before making their way indoors, where they can target any warm-blooded organism, including humans.
Signs of a flea infestation include excessive pet scratching, clustered or lined bite marks that can remain inflamed for weeks, visible flea feces
(“flea dirt”) that looks like coarse black pepper, and flea eggs, which are harder to see. Prevention techniques include regular bathing of pets and washing their bedding, along with consistent pest control inspections. Because even a single flea can quickly multiply into a full-blown infestation, professional pest control services are essential to eliminate the problem thoroughly and prevent reinfestation.
Fleming LPS delivers reliable solutions for flea infestations, keeping your home, pets, and family safe from these persistent pests. Our professional flea control team begins by thoroughly inspecting your property, identifying flea hotspots, nests, and the source of the problem. We then create a customized plan that targets both adult fleas and their eggs, ensuring long-lasting results.
Our flea control services include safe and effective flea treatment options that minimize risks to pets and humans while breaking the flea life cycle. By combining preventative strategies with targeted treatments, our pest control experts not only remove existing fleas but also help reduce the chance of future infestations. With our expertise and professional approach, you can trust your home is fully protected. Don’t leave the flea problem unresolved for long! Contact us today to book our flea control service and enjoy a flea-free space.
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