Fleas
Flea Facts
- A flightless parasite able to jump long distances.
- Know to transmit disease in animals.
- Prefers to feed on animals but will feed on humans too.
- Finds new host via body heat or breathing.
- Lays eggs on Animal Fur.
- Larva will find cracks/crevasses to hide while pupating.
- They live in warm/humid areas (trees, shrubs, tall grass, etc.)
Post Flea Treatment
- Remain out of treated home for 4 hours.
- Ventilate home prior to reoccupying.
- Vacuum lightly over next 14 days (Chemicals will remain active despite vacuuming).
- Apply 1 teaspoon of flea powder to vacuum to kill fleas.
- Discard vacuum bag outside after each cleaning.
- Wash bedding in hot water.
- Moderate & Severe Infestations may require treatment every 2 weeks until under control.
- If yard is treated, keep lawn cut short.