Fleas

Fleas can create a nightmare situation for residents of Chicago, Illinois. Since these pests are everywhere, you need to be ready to deal with them at some point. Pet owners tend to be impacted by these pests more than others. Nevertheless, they can enter residents that don’t have pets either. Fleas are usually only a nuisance but they can be dangerous to people and pets. These pets can transmit several illnesses, including typhus and plague. Therefore, you can’t play games with a flea infestation. It is pertinent to deal with it promptly to ensure that everyone remains safe and healthy. Our technicians can eliminate flea infestations precisely so call us.

Which Fleas Invade Houses In Illinois?

You may encounter fleas at some point. If you do, there is a good chance that you’re dealing with cat fleas. These fleas are the most common in our area. Adult cat fleas are roughly an eighth of an inch. They’re incredibly small and thin. When you look at them from above, they’ll look as thin as a credit card. Fleas have unique bodies so they can effortlessly slide through fur and body hair without slowing down. Unfortunately, this makes it incredibly difficult to grab them. They’ll slip through your fingers and keep moving. Since they’re called cat fleas, many people believe they only attack cats but this isn’t the case. Cat fleas will attack a wide assortment of animals, including dogs, cats, skunks, foxes, and opossums.

They prefer entering homes with pets but they can enter homes without animals. They may cling to your clothes or shoes.

Flea Bite Risks

Flea bites can lead to numerous problems, including pet hair loss. When your pet has fleas, he or she is going to scratch their fur constantly. As a result, they may lose their hair. They may also experience flea allergy dermatitis. It is caused by the proteins found in the flea’s saliva. If the problem isn’t remedied, the flea colony will quickly worsen. Then, there is a risk that the animal will experience anemia and severe blood loss. A flea infestation could be deadly. Fleas can transmit tapeworms to pets and humans.

Avoiding Flea Infestations

Dealing with a flea infestation will prove to be very difficult. You likely won’t have a lot of success with DIY methods. Therefore, it is often best to keep these pests out of your home in the first place. If you can do this, you can avoid the risks and headaches. You can’t keep fleas out forever. There is always a risk that these pests are going to find a way to enter your dwelling. Nevertheless, you should make it much harder for them. Take the following steps to ensure that the fleas do not live on your property this summer.

• It is important to second-guess getting a pet. If the animal has fleas, they’ll begin fleas into your home.
• Try giving your pet an anti-parasite medication that works great for controlling and preventing fleas.
• Keep your grass mowed. Doing so will reduce humidity levels. Try to keep your grass 3 inches or lower.
• Never feed wild animals that come to your property.
• Make sure wildlife and your neighbor’s pets do not enter your property.
• Block the area under your deck using wire or another barrier.
• Be sure to talk to your vet before giving your pet any tick or flea control products.
• Check your pet and his bedding for fleas, flea dirt, and eggs often.
• Take the time to wash your pet’s belongings and bedding regularly.
• Use your vacuum to remove fleas and fleas eggs from your furniture and carpet.

It is impossible to prevent all fleas from invading your home. Still, you should try to keep them out. Besides doing this, Do what you can to defend your home and property to keep these pests away. There will always be a risk that fleas are going to invade your property. With this in mind, you need to keep our number nearby. Contact our office so we can get rid of them.

After your initial call, you can expect to hear from us in 24 to 48 hours. We’ll get to work soon after that.

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