Fleas are insects that pretty much look like mosquitoes, the only difference though is that they do not have wings. But be the way their bodies are formed and the way they feed, they’re basically pretty much like insects. Basically, they look like wingless insects that get by through jumping. A flea’s entire life cycle can take place for around 20 days, given that the environment they are in provides them the chance to complete their life cycles. They do not really require much in order to complete their life cycles, they just have to remain hidden and that’s about it. Although, a preferred environment for fleas’ larvae is places that are warm or moist. They do have the option to not come out of their larvae if the environment proceeds otherwise.
While a typical female flea can live up to 3 months and can reproduce more than 50 eggs per day in its entire lifetime, a male flea though immediately dies after it has finished mating with another female flea. The more blood a female flea is able to feed on a host, the more the possibility for it to lay strong eggs. This is why they live usually in warm-blooded animals such as furry animals like dogs and cats. Although, those who do not have pets living with them are still probably and possible victims of fleas.
Worry not, for Go-Forth Home Services is here. Upon waiting for the scheduled inspection that you’ve set with our team, here are some of the things you can do to get rid of fleas in your home.
Clean Up
Yes, you read that right. You have to clean up! Just like any other pests, these things like to dwell in places that have a lot of dirt and trash lingering around. They feast on places like these! Which is why having a cleaner and greener environment at that, will greatly help in reducing the presence of fleas in your home. As what we’ve previously talked about, fleas can lay an average of 50 eggs in a day and for them, it’s a matter of waiting for the perfect timing to come out of larvae. Steam your furniture and your carpets if you can, as the heat instantly kills them even those eggs that have not been developed much yet.
Trust The Experts!
Go-Forth Home Services is a pest treatment company that has been around ever since the year 1959. We have ever since dedicated our time and resources to completely eradicating and resolving different types of pest infestations and issues. We offer pest control treatment services starting from preventive maintenance treatments up to post-treatment services.
Here at Go-Forth Home Services, our goal is to ultimately provide you with the safe and pest-free environment that you and your loved ones deserve. So what are you waiting for? Call in the nearest Go-Forth branch in your area now and let us help you with your pest issue!