GOT FLEAS? How To Regain Control Of Your SoCal Home

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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 ...

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 ...