Expert Flea Treatment For Homes And Businesses
It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare: seeing your pet scratching. While some itchiness is natural and completely innocent, it could be fleas.
As small as they are, fleas, like bed bugs, are incredibly irritating. These pests can be challenging to remove from your property, as they hide in crevices, including bedding, soft furnishings and carpets.
Because they’re so small, it can be hard to eradicate all of the fleas, their larvae and eggs. DIY flea products aren’t effective and can be toxic to kids or pets. For businesses, fleas can be damaging to your reputation and hygiene rating.
Thankfully, Edinburgh Environmental Services (EES) offers effective flea control solutions for homes and businesses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, thanks to our domestic and commercial pest control solutions.
Our team are experienced in removing fleas from your home or business premises so you can return to a safe, pest-free environment. Call 0131 560 6441 to book your flea treatment today.
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Common Signs Of Fleas
The most common sign of any pest infestation is seeing vermin on your property. However, as adult fleas are just 1-3 mm in length and reddish brown in colour, they can be hard to spot against carpets and dark pet fur. Some common signs of fleas to watch out for include:
- Scratching: If you or your pet is scratching more than usual, then this is a sign that you may be dealing with fleas. Hair loss and redness can also be an indication of a parasite, usually fleas but possibly ticks.
- Flea Bites: Flea bites are red welts on the skin that often appear in clusters or lines. If you notice them on exposed skin on your legs and arms, then you likely have a flea problem.
- Flea Larvae Or Eggs: Although they are even smaller than adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae are pale and can be easier to spot on dark fur or furnishings. They’re often found in large groups, which can make them even easier to notice.
- Black Specks: Tiny black, pepper-like specks on your pet’s fur or your own skin can be flea droppings, also known as flea dirt, and you can identify them by putting them on a paper towel. Add a tiny amount of water, and if they turn red, this is a sign of fleas.
As soon as you see any signs of flea activity, you need to contact us immediately before the issue gets out of hand.
Get Rid Of Fleas Fast With EES
Like most insect pests, once fleas have entered your property, they are unlikely to leave on their own. Fleas also breed incredibly rapidly, so what starts as a few fleas transferred from a dog or cat can quickly become a major infestation.
While there are several flea species found in the UK, and they’re named after the host animal they prefer, such as cat fleas, dog fleas and human fleas, each species will bite others in search of blood.
So, any type of flea can cause an issue and make your life uncomfortable. Even businesses and homes without pets can face a flea problem if infected people or furnishings are bought onto the premises.
Also, if you’re already dealing with a rat or mouse infestation, then fleas can spread from these pests into your space.
Whatever pest problem you’re dealing with, get comprehensive pest control services from EES. Our local team are ready and waiting to help homes and companies across Edinburgh deal with fleas and other pest problems. For fast flea control services from our experts, call 0131 560 6441.
