Southeast Michigan, Metro Detroit & Ann Arbor Area Flea Treatment

How to Identify A Flea Infestation?

Fleas may small and hard to see but that doesn’t mean their effects are hard to spot. These annoying little parasites thrive on sucking the warm blood of mammals. So, while fleas are best known for being a problem for dogs, they can transfer to cats or even humans.

There are a number of signs you can look for that indicate an infestation. Although there are many different species of fleas in Michigan, the most common type is the cat flea. You will find dog fleas as well, but these typically stick to wild animals. Cat fleas are very tiny, about 1.8-inch long and have a flat body. Typically, cat fleas are brown or black, but if they have just had a meal, they may look reddish.

Fleas are typically easy to spot when they hop around. They are commonly spotted in the neck, groin, and legs of humans. These locations plus the base of the tail on dogs are flea’s favorite hangouts. You may not see a lot of details on the flea because they are so small. Instead, they will look like tiny black dots.

Since fleas are so hard to spot, the best indicator that there is a flea infestation in your home is their effects. Flea bites are itchy. If you or your pets won’t stop itching, then it is time to start looking for fleas.

Why You Might Have Fleas

Fleas can get in your home a number of different ways. You could have picked them up while in public, animal-to-animal, a friend could have brought them over, or they could have been picked up in areas with tall grass. The most common way a flea gets in your home is through your pets.

Fleas suck blood from mammals. Like mosquitoes and bed bugs, humans and our pets are their favorite hosts. If they find a food source in us, they can be very hard to remove from our homes completely.

Reasons to Treat Your Flea Problem Immediately

Fleas can be a nightmare to exterminate once they gain a foothold in your home. Their life cycle is quite short, which means you could quickly have flea eggs and larvae hiding in your home without your knowledge. There is no pesticide that can kill flea larvae which means solving the problem as quickly as you can is key.

Fleas spread diseases. They can cause tapeworms in pets and young children. These pesky little parasites have also been known to spread the Bubonic plague, Murine typhus, and many other scary diseases. Don’t put you and your family’s life at risk. Remove those fleas from your home as soon as possible.

Because of the short flea life cycle, you will likely need multiple treatments to completely eradicate the pest from your home which is why it is so important to begin working with a licensed pest control company like Guardian Pest Control immediately. Our experienced and certified technicians will walk you through the flea removal process.

Call Guardian Pest Control today if you suspect a flea infestation. Let’s get a plan in place to end the flea life cycle and reclaim your home.