Flea extermination and control in Northeast Ohio
The common Cat Flea can be a real nuisance, but did you know they’re also vectors for disease? These fleas live on both dogs and cats. The flea is partially responsible for the spread of the black plague in the 1600s, an average of 7 human plague cases are still reported each year. The CDC says fleas are also known to spread flea-borne typhus, plague, or cat scratch disease.
It’s important to keep pets on a flea management regime provided by a local veterinarian. It is equally important to work with a pest control professional like SMART Exterminators that is both licensed and insured in Ohio.
Why fleas are dangerous:
- Allergic reactions
- Spread disease through bites
- Danger to pets’ health
- Secondary infection due to prolonged itching
How do fleas get into the home:
- Cat or dog brings into the home
- Outdoor animals bringing fleas to your yard
Signs of a flea infestation:
Fleas are usually introduced by a cat or dog, they are primarily pests of animals but will bite people. Bites can occur in clusters or groups, usually around the ankles or lower legs. You may see fleas jumping on your curtains, furniture, and carpet. Keep an eye on your pets as you’ll notice them bite, itch, and scratch their fur excessively. Fleas will leave dark brown and block debris throughout your pet’s fur, this is flea poop left after a blood meal.
Use our SMART Exterminators approach to flea control:
Pets must be treated at the same time as the home so that neither reinfests the other afterward. You’ll receive thorough instructions before your treatment for preparing the home for the best possible service. A thorough inspection will be performed by one of our licensed technicians, an assessment will be made for your individualized treatment program. The surfaces of all flooring, rugs, carpeting and pet bedding are then treated with the best performing available products. The perimeter of all rooms will be spot treated and crack and crevices treated as needed. Last, monitors will be strategically placed at numerous locations of the perimeter of rooms and will be inspected for new activity during the following treatment. All flea treatments receive a follow-up service to ensure ALL fleas have been eradicated from your home.
We take pride in our SMART approach to flea control. Our principles of being SAFE, MEASURABLE, ADAPTABLE, RELIABLE, and TIMELY ensure a complete approach to flea control. Contact us immediately if you suspect there are fleas in your home or business.
