Fleas In Your Downingtown Home Are A Bigger Problem Than You Think

Identifying A Flea Infestation

There is a chance that fleas are inside your home right now. Sometimes identifying these pests is easy. If you have pets like cats and dogs, pay attention to their behavior. Excessive biting, scratching, patches of missing fur, and irritability can all be signs of fleas. Doing research by combing through their hair or fur to check for live fleas, flea dirt, and flea eggs is also helpful. All of these things are tiny, so look closely. If you do not have pets, identifying fleas will be more difficult. Because these biting pests cannot hide inside human hair, they are more likely to find shelter inside carpets, clothing, and materials that resemble fur. Check these areas for fleas, flea dirt, and flea eggs. Next, check your legs and feet for tiny bites. These below-the-waist bites are often the result of hungry fleas. For additional help identifying these fleas inside your home, bring in our team for a thorough pest inspection. 

The Dangerous Diseases Fleas Are Known To Spread

Most fleas that exist inside or around your home pose no threat to your health. It is only infected fleas that are dangerous. A flea becomes infected by biting a sick animal or human. Some common diseases these pests can pick up and transmit include the bubonic plague, murine typhus, tungiasis, and tularemia. These small pests also spread parasites like tapeworms to animals. If you are looking for a way to stay healthy, you should do everything in your power to avoid flea bites. One great way to do this involves bringing in our team of professionals to treat your home for these pests. We will talk more in a bit about some DIY prevention options and what professional flea control looks like.

Why It's So Hard To Get Rid Of A Flea Infestation On Your Own

There are two types of flea control, prevention and elimination. Steps to prevent fleas are not harmful to your health and are fairly simple if you have the right tools for the job. Here are a few DIY tips and tricks to try to stop these pests from getting into your home.

• Thoroughly seal your home’s exterior foundation using caulk and a caulking gun to fill in gaps, holes, and cracks.
• Make sure all of your window/door screens are in good working order.
• Invest in quality weatherstripping and door sweeps for around your home. 
• Install a fence around your property to keep away wildlife that carries fleas.
• Eliminate food sources around your yard to detract wildlife. 

If you are looking for a DIY option to eliminate fleas, we urge you to be careful. Most methods used to combat flea infestations are harmful when used improperly. In addition to this, fleas are quick to avoid potential danger. These pests rush to wall voids and other secluded areas to avoid dangerous treatments. This allows them to escape death and reinfest a home after treatments wear off. If you don’t want to waste your money on DIY and want the job to be done right the first time, consider hiring a professional. We have amazing and effective services at Masters Touch Pest Solutions if you need help handling an active flea infestation inside your home.

Call The Pros To Completely Eliminate The Fleas In Your Home

Total flea control is only a phone call away. Our team at Masters Touch Pest Solutions trains hard so that we can effectively identify, eliminate, and prevent pests like fleas. By inviting us to your home, you receive access to our experience. We will treat you like a part of our family and do everything in our power to address the pest problems you are facing. We will also offer you some long-term treatments to keep future fleas and flea-carrying pests at bay.

Call Masters Touch Pest Solutions now to discuss your options for service and find a treatment time that works for you and your Downingtown home.