How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again? – Orange County Pest Control

How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again?

  • How Did I Get Fleas And What Can I Do So I Don’t Get Them Again?

    “But I don’t even have pets!  How did I get fleas in my home?”  We get this question a lot, especially in the summer time.  Another question we hear is, “My pet is only an indoor pet, it never goes out or only goes in my back yard. How did my pet pick up fleas?”

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    The most common way you get fleas is from stray cats and opossums.  As they run through your yard, they drop off fleas and flea eggs. Then while spending time in your yard the fleas jump on you or your pet, and are unwittingly brought into your home.

    Opossum

    Even though this is the most common explanation, there are many other ways you may have unwittingly brought fleas into your home.

    You picked them up when you went on a walk.
    You picked them up at a friend’s house
    You dog-sat or cat-sat for a friend or family member
    Your friend or family member brought their pet along when they visited you
    Your pet picked them up at the dog park, beach, dog groomers, or even vet’s office

    Jogging in a park

    Even if you or your pet comes in contact with fleas, you can minimize the possibility that the fleas will become a bigger problem.

    Dog Scratching

    Vacuum frequently, especially around pet beds and areas your pet frequents a lot
    Keep your pet on a medicated flea program (at least in the summer time when fleas are most active)
    Check your pet frequently for fleas
    Bathe your pet regularly using a shampoo that is also labeled to kill fleas
    Watch your pet for excessive scratching
    Wash your pet’s bedding frequently
    Make sure any pets that come into your home are on a medicated flea program
    After going on a walk or hike, check your legs for fleas
    Avoid walking in tall grass where you or your pet may more easily pick up fleas
    Keep your lawn groomed
    After visiting a friend with pets, check your legs for fleas before getting in your car

    Bathing Dog

    Unfortunately, you cannot control your environment so unless you lock yourself behind closed doors, you will always run the risk of accidentally picking up fleas and bringing them into your home.  Regardless of how you got fleas we offer a treatment to get rid of them! Just give us a call at (714) 916-0173.

    Give us a call and watch your expectations be exceeded.

    Preferred General Contracting & Exterminating Orange County

    Office: 714.916.0173 • Fax: 714.486.2621
    E-Mail: info@preferredpestcontroloc.com
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