Even People without Pets are at Risk of Flea Infestations
Flea-borne infections are emerging and re-emerging right across the globe, with a rise in incidents. Their distribution and that of their vectors are rapidly on the rise.
Because fleas are tough to get rid of, it is advisable to call in pest control experts to identify the problem, where the infestation is worst and how to eradicate infestations altogether to protect your family and pets from any diseases they carry.
Fleas reproduce fast, particularly if you have pets. Even people who don’t have any pets are at risk of flea infestations as fleas can still make their appearance outside the home and in the garden.
Fleas breed in tall grass, shaded spots near decks and in woodpiles as well as in storage spaces. They are especially fond of wooden floorboards, carpets and bedding. Fleas love birds, too, and all types of birds are carriers of these nasty little creatures that are so hard to get rid of.
Did you know?
- Fleas can jump extremely high as they have super-long legs. The hind legs are adapted for jumping. They can jump 33 cm vertically and 18 cm horizontally. Relative to body size, the flea is the best jumper of all animals.
- Fleas transmit diseases when they consume blood from an infected host. They feed on all animals with hair, such as dogs, cats, mice, rats, rabbits and all other domestic and wild animals.
- Your pets need to be free of fleas for numerous reasons – not only can bites cause itchiness and blistering of the ears and other unpleasant reactions to the saliva of the fleas; in severe cases, fleas can even transmit tapeworm and other more serious diseases.
Although fleabites will usually go away even without treatment, once you have an infestation you will find it impossible to get rid of no matter how many times you vacuum, de-flea your pets, wash your linen and clean your home.
It is important to call in expert pest control experts once you have an infestation to get rid of the problem. Treat your pets throughout the spring and summer season to ensure they are not affected.