Flea Facts – Control and Extermination
Flea Facts – Extermination & Control
Anyone who has had fleas in their home or building knows that they are about as intrusive as any pest can be, biting family members, guests and pets. Fleas can be a source of embarrassment and emotional distress, making the home almost uninhabitable.
General Flea Facts
- There are over 2000 species of fleas worldwide
- The most commonly encountered flea in American households is the cat flea
- The cat flea is not exclusive to cats, but attacks other pets, including dogs and is aggressive biter of humans
- There are approximately 8 other species of flea that are encountered in the United States
- For example, the Northern Rat Flea, often associated with the house mouse and Norway rat, may require a significantly different control approach than the cat flea
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At United Pest Solutions, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.
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"They are very professional!"They are very professional and thorough, and happy to address any concerns we may have.- Brian D.
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"Quick to Respond & Come Out to the House"United Pest Solutions has been amazing for us the past couple years.- Tyler P.
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"Very Patient in Showing and Explaining."Mike came out and was incredibly diligent in looking all around our home for entry points.- Alison S.
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"Extremely Communicative, Professional & Respectful of the Property."United Pest Solutions was able to come the next morning after I contacted them.- Jenifer B.
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"Professional, Informative, Friendly &Kind"Only time will tell if their treatment worked on our pesky ant situation, but they seemed thorough and we haven't seen any a week later.- Pam M.
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"He Was Very Professional & So Helpful."He was very professional and so helpful!!! Everyone on the phone was very good to work with as well!- Erin N.
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"Very Quick and Thorough."Did a great job. Update: after watching for 10 days after the 1st treatment, ants returned.- Carl B.
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"Ben Is a Very Thorough & Effective Technician."Ben is a very thorough and effective technician.- Rhonda Z.
Flea Extermination and Control Measures
- Everything begins with a comprehensive and professional inspection. It is vital to be sure of the species of flea that is present on the property. This intensive inspection of the interior of the home or building is necessary to gain control as rapidly as possible.
- From the findings of the inspection a written recommendation is provided to establish clear expectations for everyone involved and a successful management plan. A meeting between the customer and the technical adviser should take place to review the findings and recommendations in step two and agreement reached for a control and maintenance program.
- Once a control program is agreed upon, the implementation of control measures follow the four levels of control;
- Access denial and exclusion to refuse flea entry
- Habitat and harborage modification, making the location undesirable
- Physical and mechanical modifications to keep them out
- Judicious application of materials incorporating appropriate treatment materials with insect growth regulators to disrupt the reproduction and growth cycle
4. Following treatment , all work will be documented and an arrangement made for a follow up contact.
Our team’s commitment to solving our community’s pest problem is the foundation of our company. With our team, you can say goodbye to unwanted pests for good.