Flea Season Is Here: Protect Your Pets and Home with Preferred Pest Control
As the weather warms up and we move into the month of May, many of us look forward to spending more time outside with our pets. Unfortunately, this is also the time when flea season begins in Orange County, California. Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the area, but with the help of Preferred Pest Control, you can keep your furry friends and your home flea-free this season. At Preferred Pest Control, we specialize in pest management services that are safe and effective for both people and pets. We understand that fleas can be a major problem for pet owners, causing discomfort and even health problems for ...
GOT FLEAS? How To Regain Control Of Your SoCal Home
As much as you love your furry family members, you certainly have no love for the fleas that often come along for the ride and infest your home. If you find your home infested with fleas, the team at Preferred Pest Control wants you to know, there are steps you can take to get rid of those pests and regain control of your home. Identify the Culprit Be sure the tiny pests in question are fleas and not some other equally annoying insect like bed bugs or dust mites. If you see “flea dirt” on your pets, usually on their stomach or backside, you are likely dealing with fleas. If ...
Summertime Fleas
Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means…FLEAS! Don’t let these pesky critters ruin your summertime fun – learn how to control them from Preferred Pest Control! Identifying Fleas If you’ve had the pleasure of never seeing a flea, lucky you! People less fortunate than you know that they are wingless insects, about 2 ½ mm long, have a shiny brown color, and are capable of jumping huge distances. Fleas are parasites that suck blood from their hosts and are most usually found on hairy animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, and other animals. Fleas can lay about 20-50 eggs per day so to get ...
Summer Heat & Flea problems in Orange County
The first thing to figure out when dealing with flea issues is to find the carrier. It could be a dog or a cat, or it could be an animal coming into your property, which happens more often than not. Most of the time we find that skunks and possums end up bringing fleas and ticks onto the property. Most people treat their pets with flea shampoo’s, powder or even medications like Advantage which help, but doesn’t remove the flea 100%. Preferred Pest Control can solve your Flea infestation problems today, just call (714) 486-2637 to make an appointment today. About Fleas: Fleas are the insects forming the order Siphonaptera. They are wingless, with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin ...
How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again?
“But I don’t even have pets! How did I get fleas in my home?” We get this question a lot, especially in the summer time. Another question we hear is, “My pet is only an indoor pet, it never goes out or only goes in my back yard. How did my pet pick up fleas?” The most common way you get fleas is from stray cats and opossums. As they run through your yard, they drop off fleas and flea eggs. Then while spending time in your yard the fleas jump on you or your pet, and are unwittingly brought into your home. Even though this is the most common ...
Fleas: Why Putting Your Pet On A Medicated Flea Regiment Is Sometimes Not Enough
Fleas! The mere mention of these parasites in the summer time can cause panic in dog and cat owners. Once your pet gets fleas, it can not only make your dog or cat’s life miserable, but it can cause havoc in your life as well. Many times, the first indication that there is a problem is your dog or cat suddenly starts scratching a lot. So all you have to do is take your pet in for a flea dip or start him on a medicated flea regiment right? Wrong! Unlike many other insects, fleas do not have adhesive on their eggs. This means, that although they may lay their ...