Flea Extermination Services in The North West

If you have spotted fleas in your property or at your business then you really should act rapidly to prevent bites and the spread of disease. Pest Professionals in the North West can help to provide you with instant advice and help if you have a flea problems in two very easy and effective stages:

The no obligation phone consultation service applies to both residential and business customers in the North West area. No flea extermination job is too big or too small for us to look into. Where relevant we can advise on any urgent action needed to protect your well being, property or possessions prior to a visit. If a visit is expected we let you know if there will be a call out fee and also advise on the probable costs of any treatment for fleas should it be needed.

Flea Infestations

The flea is a biting pest that is typically associated with properties with pets and animals. Fleas respond to motion, light changes and carbon dioxide and can leap huge distances (onto you!) using their extremely powerful back legs to grab a blood meal. After a meal a female may lay several hundred eggs.

There are a variety of different species of fleas, with the cat flea being the most commonplace. They are generally believed to be transmitters of disease and must be dealt with. If you are getting bitten in a new property it could be that the prior owners had a cat or dog with a flea problem. Fleas may however be carried by most hairy animals and birds including cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, mice and livestock. Non-treatment can also result in pets developing allergies.

Fleas can stay in the pupal stage for a year. The pupae can sense vibrations and develop into the adult stage within three seconds and immediately take a blood meal. This is why properties that have been empty for a long period of time can appear to have a sudden flea infestation when people enter.

Flea Bites

Fleas tend to bite around the lower leg and ankle, producing an uncomfortable itch or rash. Flea bites tend to have a tiny red spot in the center, surrounded by a reddened area. Commonly you will see two or three bites in a row on your ankles. Kids commonly react badly to flea bites. However if the bites are happening at night and on the upper body, bed bugs could be the cause.

Flea Extermination

Treatment for fleas is done most effectively using potent professional strength residual insecticides. Because flea pupae (the stage before they emerge into adults) can have resistance to insecticides, a follow-up treatment from the pest controller may be recommended.

If you need sound advice or quick solutions to issues with fleas anywhere in North West’s cities, towns and villages – speak to us.