Do you own a pet? If so, do you worry about them picking up fleas? If you do not let your furry friends outdoors, you may not be too concerned about these blood-feeding insects. Today, we are here to inform you that a flea does not need a pet to get into a home and cause trouble. We also want you to know that there is a way to make sure fleas stay out of your living areas. Here are some things to consider today to help you control fleas on your Oklahoma City property.

How Fleas Get Into Homes

Although the most common way fleas invade homes is by riding in on the backs of house pets, this is not the only way these pests get inside. They also ride in on pests like rats, mice, squirrels, birds, and bats. As these larger wildlife creatures look for shelter inside homes during the fall and winter months, your chances of finding fleas indoors will increase. If you have indoor pets that do not have flea and tick prevention, this could spell trouble for them as much as it does for you.

Signs Fleas Are Inside

There are a few ways to tell if fleas are inside your home. If you have pets, this is where fleas will go first. We recommend combing your pet’s hair with a fine-tooth comb and looking for tiny, moving, dark specs. You might also find flea dirt, tiny specs of black fecal droppings. Some other places to look for fleas inside your home include inside carpets, on beds, and in areas near where people and animals sleep.

Strategies To Keep Fleas Outside

Because fleas rarely invade on their own, all of your preventative measures should be focused on protecting your pets and excluding pests like rats, mice, and birds. To make this simple for you today, here are some prevention tips to use:

Fill in holes, gaps, and cracks in your home’s exterior foundation using a caulking gun and some steel wool.
Repair damage to your home’s exterior, roofline, and chimney.
Make sure your chimney is equipped with a rodent-proof cap.
Keep unscreened windows and doors closed when they are not in use.
Fix damaged screens.
Address moisture issues in and around your home.
Reduce clutter around your yard and keep up with your lawn and landscaping.
Keep your living areas as clean and tidy as possible.
Talk to your veterinarian about options to protect your cats, dogs, and other pets from fleas.

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Vs. Professional Flea Control

There are many methods homeowners use to combat fleas after they invade. Some involve using a natural flea killer, and others use chemicals designed to eliminate fleas in all corners of a home. In our experience, natural flea killer products are typically ineffective, and chemical-based products are extremely dangerous to humans and pets if not used properly. With professional flea control, you do not have to worry about products causing harm or not working.

What You Should Know About Flea Removal

If you are looking for professional flea removal for your Oklahoma City home, look no further than Guaranteed Pest Services of Oklahoma. We use advanced pest control solutions to remove these pests from homes to save you and your pets from annoying flea bites and dangerous flea diseases. If you are unsure if your living areas are infested, let us send a technician your way to take a look.

Call today to schedule an appointment for your Oklahoma City home and find your freedom from fleas.

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