Fleas can enter your home on pets and clothing, putting anyone inside at risk of itchy bites. Before long, they’ll lay eggs and spread more bugs throughout your property. According to the flea control specialists at Cox Termite & Pest Control in Savannah, GA, knowing more about these pests’ appearance and habits will leave you better equipped to find effective pest control solutions. Below, Savannah’s premier exterminator shares a brief guide to flea control. 

Flea Control Specialists Explain How to Identify & Remove These Pests

How to Recognize Fleas

Fleas are rarely larger than a period at the end of a sentence, which means they could go undetected until they start biting. If you suspect there are fleas in your house, check bedding, mattresses, pets, and clothing for shiny dots, approximately 2.5 millimeters long, with a reddish-brown pigment. Unlike gnats and many other small insects, fleas are wingless.

How Fleas Behave 

Although fleas can’t fly, they are noted for the ability to jump far. When pets roll around outside, fleas leap onto their skin to feed on their blood. The host brings the pest indoors, where they can jump on anything the animals come in contact with. The bugs could even start feasting on your family for additional food. 

How to Control Your Flea Problem

Knowing what fleas look like and how they get inside your house will make it easier to come up with a plan of attack. If you have pets, there are flea control shampoos and ointments available that will destroy their eggs before they spread throughout the house. Vacuuming will remove fleas from carpet fibers and upholstery. Just remember to tightly seal the bag and discard of it in an outside trashcan. With a professional inspection, flea control specialists will treat the affected areas to prevent the pests from returning. 

If you have a problem with fleas, termites, roaches, or bed bugs, the professionals at Cox Termite & Pest Control are well-equipped to deal with your pest problems. The company has built an impressive reputation throughout the Savannah area for providing clients with effective pest management and flea control solutions to restore the safety and comfort of their properties. To schedule a service appointment, call (912) 236-2503 today. Visit the company’s website for special offers and Facebook page for updated alerts.