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 ...
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 ...