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The very thought of fleas in your home or business premises is enough to make most people’s skin crawl, but it can happen through no fault of your own. These fleas could have come from your pets that can pick up fleas from other animals or places and then give them a ride home. Flea problem can also occur if your visitor bring along an infested mammal to visit your place. And once they arrive, you’ll want to get rid of them fast before the nighmare of unbearable itch happens.
It can be very challenging to completely eradicate fleas on your own as flea eggs and larvae are difficult to detect due to their living habits deep inside your carpets, furnitures, and other places like your pet's shelter. You might have spotted some adult flea feeding on your pet, but what about those in their premature stages? The exact number of fleas housing in your property can be shocking. Early detection of the flea problem can help to significantly reduce the risks of this biting insect to you and the people you care for.
The first step to getting rid of fleas effectively will be to carefully examine your property, especially areas such as carpets, furnishings, and cracks in the floorboards. An inspection by professionals can help to ascertain the flea problem and ensure that the most effective solution is to be carried out.
DIY or Professional?
Flea is an insect that can be extremely small, and almost invisible to naked eyes especially when it has yet to be developed into an adult flea. Severe flea infestation in a premises can be very tricky to remove once a flea population becomes well established.
Some DIY solutions such as a flea spray may seem to be able to offer quick relief for your flea problem but here are some of the risks you may be concerned of:
When it comes to getting rid of fleas in the long run, you are advised to only seek for professional help because they:
The professional option requires you to only find your local, expert pest controller to get rid of the flea problem for you. Trained service technicians have the experience and correct knowledge to better handle fleas and ensure treatment is correctly applied to eradicate the infestation.
If you decide to control fleas infestation on your own, there are a few practical tips that you can try and manage the problem.
How to minimise your risk of fleas infestation:
It can be very frustrating if you are unable to get rid of your flea problem once and for all. This small and disturbing insect will not only continue to breed quickly, laying 4-8 eggs after each blood meal but will also continue to cause severe distress and discomfort to the people or pet that they feed on.
By working closely with a pest control expert, you can ensure complete removal of these fleas through a more effective and safe treatment plan for your home or business property.
At Rentokil, our pest control professionals are equipped with in-depth flea knowledge and local expertise, understanding the different types of fleas and their habits. They are capable of deploying the correct flea control treatment, and recommendations that can help you eradicate the flea infestation, giving you a peace of mind.
Experienced and Licensed Technicians - All our Service Technicians are licensed professionals with Pesticide Applicator License/Assistant Pesticide Applicator License (PAL/APAL), certified by the Department of Agriculture.
Expert Knowledge - Our pest experts are periodically provided with continuous training programmes, to ensure that their pest knowledge is up-to-date.
Targeted Treatments - Our extensive knowledge allow us to provide you with targeted treatment to get rid of fleas in your premises.
Site Risk Assessment - is completed in compliance with Rentokil Pest Control requirement to ensure that all treatments carried out in your premises are conducted in a safe manner.
myRentokil - Our user friendly online reporting system grants you access to information, such as contract details and service reports at your fingertips.
Contact Rentokil today to get rid of your fleas problem and eliminate any stress or flea concerns you have in your home or businesses.
Check for common signs like flea dirt, eggs and scratching pets to see if you have a flea problem