Fleas are a problem year-round in California, but they become more active when temperatures rise. Besides causing irritation in animals and humans, flea bites can even cause allergic reactions. The best way to stop a flea infestation is prevention, but if you’ve already noticed fleas around your house, follow our tips to limit the spread. When you need professional flea eradication for your home or business in Sacramento, contact Direct Hit Pest Control.

Flea Prevention
Dogs and cats can contract fleas from spending time outdoors or making contact with stray and wild animals. While it’s unrealistic to keep pets, particularly dogs, completely inside, limit their contact with unknown animals. Regularly brush and if necessary, bathe your pets (cats do not require regular baths.) Make it a habit of checking your pet for fleas. Fleas tend to congregate around the base of the tail, the back of the neck and around the collar, the groin and belly area, and around the back legs. Talk with your veterinarian about whether flea prevention treatment is right for your pet. 

What To Do if You Find Fleas in Your Home
If you notice fleas on your pet or in your home, start with sanitizing. Fleas are most commonly found in carpets, rugs, and drapery. Start by washing your sheets, rugs, and pet’s bedding. Vacuum and sweep all of your floors, and specifically focus on carpeted areas and the edges of walls. If you haven’t done so already, bring your pet to the veterinarian for flea treatment. Next, contact a licensed pest control company to completely eradicate eggs, and juvenile and adult fleas.

Flea Eradication in Sacramento
The complex life cycle of the flea makes it extremely hard for any homeowner to control on their own. The team at Direct Hit Pest Control is trained to handle all types of bugs and insects, including fleas. If you are suffering from any sort of pest infestation in your home, do not hesitate to call our crew. For more information on fleas or other kinds of pest extermination, please contact Direct Hit Pest Control in Sacramento at (916) 992-6870.