Nobody likes insect infestations in their home. Whether it's bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, or fleas, most people prefer their bug encounters to be outdoors, if they want to see them at all. Denning Pest Control, based in Jefferson, MO, has been the premier pest control company for area residents for 60 years. 

The experienced exterminators at Denning Pest Control know how quickly a few insects can snowball into an infestation. This type of rapid proliferation is especially true for fleas. Here, they explain why you should call their pest control company if you spot even one flea: 

• Hunting Hosts: Fleas need to suck blood from mammal hosts to survive. This could be mice, rats, house pets, or humans. And unfortunately, they also actively hunt and switch hosts. Their need to feed is one of the reasons fleas are so persistent and difficult to vanquish without a professional pest control company. 
• Rapid Reproduction: An even bigger reason a few fleas can rapidly turn into a major infestation is their reproduction cycle. Fleas reproduce often, and their eggs hatch within two days. Eggs represent fully one-half of the flea population in any given home, which means the problem is always multiplying. 
• Hidden Eggs: What's worse, the eggs themselves are hard to find. Unlike adult fleas, which are relatively easy to spot, flea eggs are well hidden inside furniture, underneath mattresses, and tucked away in crevices all over the home. Their lack of activity also makes them harder to spot and dispose of. 

Because of their persistence and the amount of eggs they can produce in a short time span, fleas are a particularly difficult pest to get rid of. The key is to hire a professional to wipe them out before the eggs and hatchlings start fanning out across your home.

For a thorough, efficient solution to your flea problem, call the team at Denning Pest Control. In addition to flea extermination, they also get rid of ants, cockroaches, spiders, and all types of rodents. Visit their website for more details on the pest control company’s services, or give the team a call at (573) 636-6351.