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 ...
Fly Prevention: Don’t Let Flies Ruin Your Summer
It’s Summer! You finally get to spend time outside having barbeques and picnics, or maybe just sprawled out under a tree reading a good book. What could possibly spoil the wonderful days of summer? Flies! Who hasn’t had an annoying fly buzzing around or worse yet, landing on the delicious hamburger you just pulled off the grill? But what can you do? Follow these simple tips to help keep flies away from you and your food. Pick up all pet droppings immediately. Put it in a plastic bag, seal it, and immediately throw it away in a garbage can. Never throw the pet droppings directly into the garbage can without ...