Do you want to get rid of fleas in your home? Chances are that by the time you realize the presence of fleas in your home there is already an extreme flea infestation. Getting rid of fleas can be a hard task especially because they survive through four stages which include egg, larva, pupa, and adult. An extreme flea infestation can pose health problems to people and pets particularly because these parasites survive by sucking blood.

 

 

How to identify fleas

A flea infestation can be identified through flea bites. The bitten areas usually swell and become painfully itchy.  Sometimes, however, fleas can be confused with bedbugs and other pests.  A flea usually has a dark red to brownish color. They also have a hard exoskeleton and extended mouthparts. Fleas do not fly but crawl and jump using their long back legs.

 

 

Below are some tips on how to get rid of fleas:

 

1. Determine how they got into your home

As with solving any pest infestation, the first step is usually identifying how the parasites got into the home. Fleas can get into your compound through animals such as dogs and cats. Additionally, when raccoons find your home habitable, they can carry along the fleas.  Human beings can also bring fleas to your home.

Once you identify the cause of the flea problem, you can now start carrying out the necessary measures to exterminate them.

 

 

2. Treat your pets

Treating your pets should be on the top of the to-do list when you want to get rid of fleas. There are various commercial products that can be used to treat furry friends. Some of them can be harmful to your pets and might not be effective to completely get rid of the parasites. For such reasons, it is wise to consult pest control experts who have vast experience in this area.

Besides treating the pet, you also need to clean its bed, blankets, and any other area that the pet has been. This is because eggs can fall from the host and the life cycle will continue.

If it is a person who brought the fleas, taking a shower and applying insect repellents such as Pestigon, Dudukrin, Sevin Dudu Dust, and Delete will help in solving the flea problem.

 

 

3. Clean the house

If you want to completely get rid of fleas, you must maintain high levels of sanitation in your house. Fleas love to hang out in dark and damp places around the house. They could hide in the cracks on the walls, in furniture, and under the carpet.

One of the ways to clean your house is by using foggers. Foggers usually cover all the surfaces with pesticides thus ensuring that the fleas are killed. The number of foggers to use depends on the size of your house.

Since foggers cannot reach the damp and dark areas where the fleas are hiding, it is wise to use vacuum cleaners. Vacuuming the house makes the parasites move up so that they can come into contact with the insecticides and die.

Also clean your curtains, rugs, and steam vacuum upholstered furniture for best results. If you do not have this equipment, you can always contact experienced pest control experts.

 

 

4. Clean your yard

Cleaning your home and treating pets are excellent ways to get rid of fleas. However, if your yard is infested with fleas, these parasites will crawl back to your house.

To keep your yard free from fleas, cut down the grass and trim your trees. Also, do away with cans or any dirt because they create humid and dark areas for the larva to mature.

If there’s a compost pit in the compound, fence it off. Additionally, treat areas that pets love to hang out and play.

 

 

5. Other home remedies to get rid of fleas;
  • Plant flea repelling plants such as sage, rosemary, and peppermints in your compound.
  • Spray nematodes on your yard. These are risk-free and environmentally friendly.
  • Rub baking soda on carpets and furniture. You can then vacuum clean the house.
  • Sprinkle salt on the floor, carpet, and dark areas. Salt dehydrates the fleas, which causes them to die.

 

 

Proper implementation of the above methods can help you get rid of fleas. However, when the problem is severe, you might need to consult pest control professionals. Imagine Care provides top-notch services in pest extermination. We conduct a thorough inspection of your home and determine the most effective and long-lasting strategies to get rid of fleas.

If fleas are making your home inhabitable contact +254737898884, +254759292158, +254789231328, +254742448334, or drop an email to