Many pet owners believe that with
the first frosts of winter, the flea population dies out. This is not the case
and this perpetuating myth means that some pet owners are leaving their homes
wide open to the flea becoming entrenched in the soft furnishings.
It may be winter, but your pet
can still have a flea or two, but there are more flea myths…
#1
Treat the pet only
Spot a jumping flea on Fido or
think you have spotted eggs on Misty? Identifying the flea is one thing,
effective treatment of your pooch and feline friend is also important for their
own comfort as much as anything else. But remember, the pet carries them in to
the house and so treating the home is important too.
#2
There was only one or two…
… that you could see. Where there
is one flea, there will be others. More importantly, there could be hundreds of
eggs, all waiting to hatch out. Once they have done, it only takes the flea a
few days to reach sexual maturity and start breeding themselves. You have been
warned!
#3 My
house is spotlessly clean and so fleas won’t live here
Where would you rather live –
somewhere cold and inhospitable, or warm and dry? Unfortunately, no matter how
clean your home is, it is the heat that is not only attractive to the flea, but
also perfect for laying eggs and so on.
#4 My
pets have flea collars and I use a spot on treatment for prevention
It sounds easy and simple but,
there are concerns regarding the use of treatments. It is just as easy, for
example, to overdose your pet and cause them to become ill or, worst case
scenario, contribute to their death. Use the latest recommended treatments
prescribed by your vet and steer clear of ‘easy’ solution offered over the
counter.
#5
Once treated, the problem is solved
There are times when a pest can
become deeply embedded in an area, both inside the home and within the
immediate vicinity outside too. Some homeowners have found that even though
they have treated pets and inside their homes, that the fleas do not seem to
completely vanish.
#6
Calling a pest controller to deal with the issue is expensive
Dealing with a flea infestations
is simple – when you know how. When you have in-depth knowledge of the four
stages of the lifecycle of a flea, knowing what treatments to use at the right
time is second nature. Understanding the length of this life cycle and when a
deep clean is required, but also the length of time the treatment needs to
work.
In fact, when you consider the
advice you will also receive as part of this service, the price is even more
cost-effective. And, we also guarantee our work.
