FLEAS
WHAT & WHY?
Fleas are a wingless parasite that feed on the blood of a host.
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Flea bodies are narrow which enables them to move quickly through fur. They have strong rear legs for jumping, and piercing and sucking mouth parts.
DID YOU KNOW?
A flea can jump 30,000 times without stopping.
HOW TO MANAGE FLEAS
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Clean animal bedding regularly
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Treat your pet/s with a reputable flea treatment in accordance with directions
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Vacuum regularly
HOW CAN I TELL IF WE HAVE FLEAS?
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Pets are scratching and combing fur
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Flea dirt in the fur
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Itchy bite marks on humans
TREATMENT
Internally, we will complete a wet spray application to all carpeted areas including mats.
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Externally, we will complete a wet spray application in all areas where the pets lie: naked dirt, bedding and kennels.
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You will be required to remove everything off the carpeted areas, including shoes from the base of wardrobes and toys and stored items out from under the beds.
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It is a good idea to wash the pets bedding and flea treat the pets with a reputable branded flea treatment program on the treatment day.
In addition we add growth inhibitor to our chemical treatment and the chemical will take approximately 2 - 3 hours to dry.
Geof applying flea treatment to naked dirt.
Make sure you are using a reputable flea treatment and following application directions.
Because cats wander, they tend to be the ones who bring fleas home.
Geof applying flea treatment to naked dirt.