Fleas are one of the most irritating insect pests that many homeowners have to deal with. There are multiple species of fleas found in the UK, named after their preferred host animal, including cat fleas, dog fleas, human fleas and bird fleas.
Despite their names, each type of flea eats blood from other animals, meaning that they can quickly start irritating you, your family and pets.
Flea bites can be itchy and cause serious skin infections if left unattended. As such, you need to act fast to remove flea infestations.
Due to their small size, fleas can be hard to eradicate, especially if you’re using DIY flea treatments. To get rid of fleas permanently, you need professional pest control from leading local experts.
PestEvo has extensive experience removing fleas from properties across Blackburn and the surrounding area. We have worked on many insect pest control call-outs, dealing with everything from ants, bed bugs and moths to wasp nests and more. Call 01254492768 to book your professional flea control treatment.
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How To Tell If You Have A Flea Infestation
Many people think you can only get fleas in your home or business premises if you have a pet, but that’s not true.
Even those who don’t own a cat or dog could get fleas from secondhand clothing, used soft furniture and contact with pets or even wildlife that have fleas.
Because of their small size, it can be hard to see fleas themselves, but some signs of a flea infestation include:
- Itching: If you or your pet are scratching more than usual, then this could indicate fleas.
- Flea Bites: Because fleas eat blood meal, you might find small, red bumps on you or your pet’s skin.
- Hair Loss For Pets: Animals, such as dogs, cats and rabbits, will often lose hair due to excessive scratching when they have fleas.
- Flea Dirt: Flea droppings, known as dirt, are small, peppercorn-like objects that are often found on pet bedding, soft furniture, and other areas that your pet spends time in.
- Flea Eggs or Larvae: Tiny, white dots could be flea eggs, while larger white, worm-like objects are flea larvae.
If you notice any signs of a flea infestation, call 01254492768 to book your professional flea removal treatment in Blackburn.
PestEvo’s Flea Control Process
Fleas can be an incredibly difficult pest to get rid of because the flea eggs can lie dormant for up to a year in the right conditions. As such, even if you kill all the adult fleas and flea larvae, you might find lingering remnants of the infestation.
To get rid of fleas and their eggs and reduce the risk of them returning, you need professional flea treatment. PestEvo is RSPH Level 2 certified, meaning we have access to professional-grade insecticides that aren’t available to the public.
We use fogging tools that will reach small cracks and crevices, which human hands can’t, but fleas will often make their home. Our team will strip and disinfect bed frames and other furniture to ensure that there are no eggs or larvae left behind.
Because we use residual insecticide products, the solutions will remain active in your property after the treatment, meaning any fleas that hatch later will be eradicated. These insecticides are safe for your pets, you and other humans but will kill fleas fast.
If you’re ready to eliminate fleas from your Blackburn-based home or business, now’s the time to get in touch with PestEvo.