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Pets provide loyalty, companionship, and entertainment. However, one of the few disadvantages of pet ownership is the possibility of a flea infestation. Cox Termite & Pest Control, the leading exterminator in Savannah, GA, can take care of any pest issue, from ants to rodents, and help you recognize your house has a flea problem.

3 Signs Of A Flea Infestation

Your Pet Is Scratching

The first sign your house has fleas may come from your pet. If they suddenly start scratching or nibbling at their skin, particularly around their hindquarters and tail, they probably have a flea problem that may have spread to your home. Fleas bite pets to feed on their blood, and this causes pets to scratch or bite at the targeted area.

You Find Fleas On You Or Your Pet

Savannah-GA-fleasIf your pet is scratching and you suspect they have a flea problem, use a fine-toothed comb to part their hair and examine their skin. If it’s red and blotchy or you see small (2.5 mm long), flat-bodied insects moving between the hairs, make pest control arrangements immediately. You also might see or feel fleas on your body, especially areas covered by hair.

You See Fleas Or Eggs Where Your Pet Sleeps

Check your pet’s bedding for insects, larvae, and eggs. Flea eggs are small and white, and they tend to fall off the host animal easily. Eggs will hatch into larvae, which are 3 mm long and a dirty white color, within 12 days.

Cox Termite & Pest Control, a skilled and experienced exterminator in Savannah, GA, will help you keep your home or business pest-free with monthly or quarterly visits. They use only environmentally friendly products that are effective but safe for humans and pets. Visit their website for more information about their services, including bedbug and termite extermination, and call (912) 236-2503 to schedule a visit from an insect control professional.

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