Fleas
Why do I have Fleas?
Pets/wildlife
Fleas commonly hitch a ride into homes on pets like dogs and cats. If pets spend time outdoors or interact with other animals, they can easily pick up fleas, which then spread inside
Animals such as squirrels, raccoons, and rodents carry fleas and may visit your yard, leaving behind flea eggs that later hatch and get transported indoors by pets or even on shoes and clothing.
Try this: If you're noticing flea activity or are getting bit remove yourself and your pets from the area and call a professional. When fleas are very obvious the problem is too large to be handled DIY.
Furniture/WArm Location
Fleas and their eggs can linger on used furniture, rugs, or blankets. Bringing these items into your home without proper cleaning can introduce fleas into your environment.
Fleas thrive in warm, humid conditions, so if you live in such a climate, fleas can reproduce faster, and even a small exposure could quickly lead to an infestation.
Try This: Vacuum all carpets and upholstery frequently.
Wash all bedding and fabrics and dry on high heat, this includes your pets bedding.
Travel/Overgrown yards
Fleas can latch onto clothing, shoes, or luggage after spending time in areas with tall grass, camping sites, or places where wildlife roams, unintentionally bringing them back home.
Overgrown or unmanaged yards are more likely to harbor wild animals, which can introduce fleas into the environment.
Try this: Always take a quick second to see if you're carrying any fleas or ticks alongside you if you've gone on a camping trip.
Can I Do It Myself?
Attempting DIY flea control can be challenging and often ineffective because fleas have a complex life cycle with eggs, larvae, and pupae that are hard to fully eradicate.
Store-bought treatments may only target adult fleas, leaving eggs and larvae to hatch and re-infest your home.
Professional pest control services use specialized methods and products designed to disrupt the flea life cycle at every stage, ensuring thorough removal and preventing future outbreaks.
Without expert intervention, fleas can quickly rebound, leading to persistent issues that are both frustrating and costly to control.
P.S. If you've spent more than $100 trying to DIY fleas, its time to call a RAYMAX professional to eradicate them from your home for good!
When to call a professional?
Calling a professional for flea pest control is essential for completely eradicating these hopping resilient pests.
Fleas reproduce rapidly, and their eggs and larvae can hide deep in carpets, upholstery, and hard-to-reach areas, making it difficult to eliminate them with standard DIY methods.
Professionals use advanced, targeted treatments that can penetrate these hidden spaces and disrupt the flea life cycle, ensuring a more thorough and lasting solution.
By working with experts, you’ll avoid repeated infestations, save time, and protect your family and pets from the discomfort and health risks associated with fleas.
P.S. The reproductive cycle of fleas is hard to disrupt and for anyone with a large yard it's highly recommended to call a professional due to low functioning home sprays
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