What To Do If You Believe Your Frisco Home Has A Flea Problem
At the first sign of fleas, it's time to sell your house and find a new home. Just kidding. Fleas are a common pest problem—so common that you may think that fleas are not a big deal. But fleas have the potential to present a serious threat to your pets, and to the humans living in your home. Fleas can spread harmful diseases, such as bartonellosis, Murine typhus, tapeworm, tularemia, tungiasis, and the bubonic plague (yes, that's still a thing). The risk of disease is higher if a home has a rodent infestation along with a flea infestation, or if a yard is often visited by wildlife. Wild animals are the reservoir for these diseases. So catching fleas early and eliminating them quickly is important for the prevention of disease. Here are a few tips to help you with your flea prevention efforts.
Watch Your Pets
If your dog or cat starts to scratch, fleas may be the reason. Monitoring your pet's behavior can help with early detection. If you suspect that your pet has fleas, use a comb to inspect for adult fleas or flea dirt. Flea dirt is the black excrement of fleas. This excrement may leave a red stain when squished because it has blood inside.
The Best Flea Prevention
Contacting a licensed pest control professional, like Adams Exterminating Company is the best way to go. Our pest professionals use EPA approved products that have a residual impact. These products stay active in your home for months, eliminating new fleas that hatch and develop. There is no better way to break the cycle of reproduction.
Ongoing Flea Prevention
Once fleas have been exterminated in your home, it is time to turn your attention to long-term prevention. This is best done through a collaboration between your pest control professional and your veterinarian. If you choose to tackle this yourself, here are a few suggestions.
- Consider creating a fenced outdoor recreation area for your dog(s). This keeps your dog(s) from exploring areas around your home where fleas are waiting for a host. It also makes it more difficult for wildlife to get into this zone.
- Take measures to keep wildlife traffic to a minimum around your home. Animals come into your yard in search of food, water, and harborage. Removing these can help to control wildlife activity. Keep your trash in covered containers. Move bird feeders away from your home. Remove lawn clutter and any objects animals can hide in. Keep your landscaping and grass trimmed. Alter conditions that allow for the capture of rainwater.
- Reduce moisture in your landscaping to make it less hospitable to developing fleas.
- Purchase flea collars for your pets. While flea collars are by no means the end-all of flea prevention, they are one important piece of the flea-prevention puzzle.
Why Choose Adams Exterminating?
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Trained Entomologists & Service TechniciansOur team brings a deep understanding of insect biology and behavior to create targeted pest control strategies. We're equipped with the latest techniques and technologies to effectively eliminate pests.
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Customized Plans for Every BudgetRecognizing that each space is different, we customize pest control services for every home or business. Our approach involves targeted solutions, addressing specific needs for your environment.
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Trusted in the Community Since 1947With a legacy dating back to 1947, our pest control company brings decades of experience with a proven track record to keep your space critter-free.
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Locally Owned & OperatedAs a locally owned business with offices in both Denton and Lewisville, we are rooted in the community and dedicated to serving our neighbors with personalized service.
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 940-239-9786 today!
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Do you offer pest control to businesses?Yes, we offer both residential and commercial pest control. We will work with the needs of your business to ensure that pests are not a problem. Furthermore, we understand the State of Texas’s Health and Safety Codes when it comes to pesticide use and pest control.
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Is your treatment safe around pets?Our general treatments are safe around dogs and cats – provided they do not intentionally contact or consume applied materials before they have dried. Certain pets, especially aquatic life and reptiles, are especially vulnerable to some pesticides so it is important to be especially careful while treating when these types of pets are present. We recommend these types of pets, in addition to birds, guinea pigs, and other small animals, be kept away from the treatment area until it is safe for them to return.
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What type of payment options do you accept?We accept cash, check or credit card. We do ask that you pay at the time of service. Many of our customers put a credit card on file with our office. It is stored securely in our system and only charges AFTER the service is rendered.
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Do you offer plans or bundles?Yes, we offer three different plans designed to meet your needs and your budget. Our perimeter, Home Guardian, and Home Guardian Plus are all designed to bundle your pest control treatment into a package that fits your needs. If there isn’t a plan that works for you, don’t worry, we will customize one that fits your unique needs.
