Flea Control: Here’s What You Need to Know

Has your pet been scratching incessantly lately? If it's not caused by ticks or dry skin, it could be fleas! Even if you have found that your pet does have fleas and have treated them, the problem may persist because the fleas still have a proximal advantage to your home. And remember, fleas can live on your blood, too, not just your pets. This can mean your "minor" flea issue could be much worse than you realize! So, this week, A B Pest Control is sharing with you some information about what is entailed in treating flea infestations.

Where are these Fleas Coming From?
Flea infestations often come from pets bringing them in from outdoors. The pests attach to your pet when its outside, and then infests its fur and the places it sleeps indoors. Other animals such as rodents, raccoons, or feral cats venturing into your yard may be the culprits bringing these pesky pests into your yard. So, the most effective ways to keep fleas from getting inside the home is to eliminate outdoor flea habitats and outdoor hosts. While you can't always prevent these animals from entering your turf, you can be proactive by treating your lawn and pets with flea control products. However, in order to effectively treat for fleas, you'll first need to understand their life-cycle. Let's take a look.

Understanding the Flea's Life-Cycle
There are four stages in the life cycle of a flea: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Depending on the environmental temperature and humidity levels, the total life cycle will take anywhere from a couple weeks to several months, or even years.

1. A single adult female can lay about 40 eggs every day. Eggs take anywhere from two days to two weeks to develop, hatching when environmental conditions are just right for them. Larvae then emerges as the next life stage. 
2. If conditions are favorable, the larvae will spin cocoons in about 5-20 days of hatching from their eggs. This leads to the next life stage, called the cocoon or pupae stage. 
3. This cocoon stage is the last developmental stage before the adult flea emerges. The cocoon protects the pupae for several days or weeks before the adult flea emerges. If environmental conditions are not right for emergence, the cocoon can protect the developing flea for months, and in some cases, years. 
4. The adult flea will not emerge until the presence of a potential host is made obvious - by vibrations, rising levels of carbon dioxide, and body heat. This can be caused by your pet walking by and brushing against the cocoon, or even from you moving around your home.

Unfortunately, this life-cycle means that getting rid of fleas can require more than one treatment to effectively eliminate the problem once an infestation has occurred.

Flea Control Services
Flea prevention for both the home and yard can be difficult, and eliminating them once an infestation occurs is even harder. Without a proactive approach, any homeowner is vulnerable to an infestation. But don't worry, you don't have to face this battle on your own. If you do experience a flea infestation, call on the Lake of the Ozarks pest control company to send those fleas packing. We can help you be victorious in eliminating and preventing those pesky pests in the future!

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Treating a Flea Infestation

Has your pet been scratching incessantly lately? If it's not caused by ticks or dry skin, it could be fleas! Even if you have found that your pet does have fleas and have treated them, the problem may persist because the fleas still have a proximal advantage to your home. And remember, fleas can live on your blood, too, not just your pets. This can mean your "minor" flea issue could be much worse than you realize! So, this week, A B Pest Control is sharing with you some information about what is entailed in treating flea infestations.

Where are these Fleas Coming From?
Flea infestations often come from pets bringing them in from outdoors. The pests attach to your pet when its outside, and then infests its fur and the places it sleeps indoors. Other animals such as rodents, raccoons, or feral cats venturing into your yard may be the culprits bringing these pesky pests into your yard. So, the most effective ways to keep fleas from getting inside the home is to eliminate outdoor flea habitats and outdoor hosts. While you can't always prevent these animals from entering your turf, you can be proactive by treating your lawn and pets with flea control products. However, in order to effectively treat for fleas, you'll first need to understand their life-cycle. Let's take a look.

Understanding the Flea's Life-Cycle
There are four stages in the life cycle of a flea: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Depending on the environmental temperature and humidity levels, the total life cycle will take anywhere from a couple weeks to several months, or even years.

1. A single adult female can lay about 40 eggs every day. Eggs take anywhere from two days to two weeks to develop, hatching when environmental conditions are just right for them. Larvae then emerges as the next life stage. 
2. If conditions are favorable, the larvae will spin cocoons in about 5-20 days of hatching from their eggs. This leads to the next life stage, called the cocoon or pupae stage. 
3. This cocoon stage is the last developmental stage before the adult flea emerges. The cocoon protects the pupae for several days or weeks before the adult flea emerges. If environmental conditions are not right for emergence, the cocoon can protect the developing flea for months, and in some cases, years. 
4. The adult flea will not emerge until the presence of a potential host is made obvious - by vibrations, rising levels of carbon dioxide, and body heat. This can be caused by your pet walking by and brushing against the cocoon, or even from you moving around your home.

Unfortunately, this life-cycle means that getting rid of fleas can require more than one treatment to effectively eliminate the problem once an infestation has occurred.

Flea Control Services
Flea prevention for both the home and yard can be difficult, and eliminating them once an infestation occurs is even harder. Without a proactive approach, any homeowner is vulnerable to an infestation. But don't worry, you don't have to face this battle on your own. If you do experience a flea infestation, call on the Lake of the Ozarks pest control company to send those fleas packing. We can help you be victorious in eliminating and preventing those pesky pests in the future!

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Get Rid of Fleas with A B Pest Control & Insulation

Spring is officially here, which means we'll begin to see pests of all kinds entering our homes. Fleas are just one of the many pests that'll start to become more active with the warmer weather. And these opportunistic pests will require immediate action if seen in your home. There are several ways fleas can enter, but once they do it's important you take the proper steps to get rid of them. A B Pest Control & Insulation is providing a few tips to follow if you find fleas in your home.

Keep Pets Clean & Protected
Did you know that animals like raccoons and other wild animals carry fleas? If these animals live under your home or like to hang out on porches, decks or other areas around your home, they can drop off fleas on outside rugs, which could be carried into your home.

Pets are the number one way fleas get into your home. If you have dogs, cats or any other type of animal with fur, be sure to keep them clean. It's also a good idea to regularly clean their toys and bedding as flea eggs can be dropped and . If fleas have gotten into your home, don't forget to include any toys made with fabric material and their bedding, as the fleas may have infested those as well.

It's important to keep all animals protected from fleas by using preventative medication. If you are using liquid treatment, be sure to get it on their skin and not their fur, as that is where the fleas will infest. You can also get a monthly pill treatment to prevent fleas and ticks from your vet if you do not wish to use the liquid treatment. By treating your pet, you'll prevent new fleas from hitching a ride back into your home.

Treating the Environment
Fleas are tiny little creatures, so if you can see them in your home, it usually means they've eaten and are now on the move to lay eggs, which is the beginning of a major infestation. If they aren't treated properly, they can continue to hatch and reproduce causing you to have to do another full round of treatment. Here are just a few things you need to remember when treating on your own.

It's important to use products that are specifically tailored to treat fleas when trying to prevent, control and treat them. Fleas are resilient, and they can linger in areas for long periods of time before making their appearance - or reappearance. This is why it's important to use the right products to prevent and treat fleas. Vacuuming often is an effective way to get rid of fleas that have infested carpets. However, it's important to remember to dump the dirty bag in an outside trash can to avoid bringing eggs, larvae or grown fleas that have survived the vacuuming back inside your home. Treating the environment gets rid of existing eggs, larvae and grown fleas that might infest later on.

Get Rid of Fleas with A B Pest Control & Insulation!
While you can treat fleas yourself, it's best to have a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks treat them for you. A B Pest Control & Insulation can effectively get rid of fleas from your property. If you do not get rid of all eggs, larvae and grown fleas, they may possibly come back, which would require another round of treatment. If you hire a trusted Lake of the Ozarks pest control company, they will make sure to get rid of fleas and prevent them from coming back.

Fleas can be a major issue during the spring and summer months. Luckily, A B Pest Control & Insulation is here to help you out if you spot any in your home. Make sure your home is protected from pests of any kind by calling your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company at 573-964-1100.

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Flea Infestation and Treatment: Here's What You Need to Know

Have you noticed your pet scratching incessantly lately? Have you checked him for fleas? Even if you have found that your pet does have fleas and have treated them, the problem may persist because the fleas still have a proximal advantage to your home. And remember, fleas can live on your blood, too, not just your pets. This can mean your "minor" flea issue could be much worse than you realize! So, this week, A B Pest Control is sharing with you some information about what is entailed in treating flea infestations.

Where are these Fleas Coming From?
Flea infestations often come from pets bringing them in from outdoors. The pests attach to your pet when its outside, and then infests its fur and the places it sleeps indoors. Other animals such as rodents, raccoons, or feral cats venturing into your yard may be the culprits bringing these pesky pests into your yard. So, the most effective ways to keep fleas from getting inside the home is to eliminate outdoor flea habitats and outdoor hosts. While you can't always prevent these animals from entering your turf, you can be proactive by treating your lawn and pets with flea control products. However, in order to effectively treat for fleas, you'll first need to understand their life-cycle. Let's take a look.

Understanding the Flea's Life-Cycle
There are four stages in the life cycle of a flea: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Depending on the environmental temperature and humidity levels, the total life cycle will take anywhere from a couple weeks to several months, or even years.

1. A single adult female can lay about 40 eggs every day. Eggs take anywhere from two days to two weeks to develop, hatching when environmental conditions are just right for them. Larvae then emerges as the next life stage. 
2. If conditions are favorable, the larvae will spin cocoons in about 5-20 days of hatching from their eggs. This leads to the next life stage, called the cocoon or pupae stage. 
3. This cocoon stage is the last developmental stage before the adult flea emerges. The cocoon protects the pupae for several days or weeks before the adult flea emerges. If environmental conditions are not right for emergence, the cocoon can protect the developing flea for months, and in some cases, years. 
4. The adult flea will not emerge until the presence of a potential host is made obvious - by vibrations, rising levels of carbon dioxide, and body heat. This can be caused by your pet walking by and brushing against the cocoon, or even from you moving around your home.

Unfortunately, this life-cycle means that getting rid of fleas can require more than one treatment to effectively eliminate the problem once an infestation has occurred.

Flea Control Services
Flea prevention for both the home and yard can be difficult, and eliminating them once an infestation occurs is even harder. Without a proactive approach, any homeowner is vulnerable to an infestation. But don't worry, you don't have to face this battle on your own. If you do experience a flea infestation, call on the Lake of the Ozarks pest control company to send those fleas packing. We can help you be victorious in eliminating and preventing those pesky pests in the future!

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What To Do & What Not To Do When Your Home Has Fleas

It's that time of the year again when we begin to see pests of all kinds entering our homes. From flies to ants, the warmer the weather gets the more pests we begin seeing in our homes. Fleas are just one of the many pests that require immediate action if seen in your home. There are several ways fleas can enter, but once they do it's important you take the proper steps to get rid of them. A B Pest Control & Insulation has created a few do's and don'ts you should follow if fleas are spotted in your home.

Do Treat Environment First 

It's important to take the proper steps after finding fleas in your home, as they are very difficult to remove. If they aren't treated properly, they can continue to hatch and reproduce causing you to do another full round of treatment. If you suspect pet brought fleas into your home, call to set up a flea treatment with a trusted Lake of the Ozarks pest control company and your veterinarian to have the appointments at the same time. this way while your pet is being treated at the veterinarian, the environment can be properly treated with no one or any animals walking on the freshly treated areas. Treating the environments gets rid of existing eggs, larvae and grown fleas that might infest later on and by treating your pet, it helps prevent it from bringing in new fleas into your home.

Don't Ignore The Signs

Fleas are tiny little creatures, so if you can see them in your home, it usually means they've eaten and are now on the move to lay eggs, which is the beginning of a major infestation. While it's possible you can still treat the problem yourself, why take chances? It's best to call a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company and have peace of mind the problem will be solved correctly the first time.

Do Keep Pets Clean & Protected

Pets are the number one way fleas get into your home. If you have dogs, cats or any other type of animal with fur, be sure to keep them clean. In addition to keeping their fur clean, it's also a good idea to give their toys and bedding regular cleaning. If fleas have gotten into your home, don't forget to include any toys made with fabric material and their bedding, as the fleas may have infested those as well. It's important to keep all animals protected from fleas by using preventative medication. If you are using liquid treatment, be sure to get it on their skin and not their fur, as that is where the fleas will infest. You can also get a monthly pill treatment to prevent fleas and ticks from your vet if you do not wish to use the liquid treatment.

Did you know that animals like raccoons and other wild animals carry fleas? If these animals live under your home or like to hang out on porches, decks or other areas around your home, they can drop off fleas on outside rugs, which could be carried into your home.

Don't Use The Wrong Products

It's important to use products that are specifically tailored to treat fleas when trying to prevent, control and treat them. Fleas are resilient, and they can linger in areas for long periods of time before making their appearance - or reappearance.  This is why it's important to use the right products to prevent and treat fleas.Vacuuming is an effective way to get rid of fleas that have infested carpets. However, it's important to remember to dump the dirty bag in an outside trashcan to avoid bringing eggs, larvae or grown fleas that have survived the vacuuming back inside your home.

Do Call A Professional

While you can treat fleas yourself, it's best to have a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks treat them for you. A B Pest Control & Insulation can effectively get rid of fleas from your property. If you do not get rid of all eggs, larvae and grown fleas, they may possibly come back, which would require another round of treatment. If you hire a trusted Lake of the Ozarks pest control company, they will make sure to get rid of fleas and prevent them from coming back.

Fleas can be a major issue during the spring and summer months. Luckily, A B Pest Control & Insulation is here to help you out if you spot any in your home. Make sure your home is protected from pests of any kind by calling your Lake of the Ozarks pest control company at 573-964-1100.

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