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Flea Control

Fleas are found worldwide but prefer warm climates. Often carried by domestic animals, fleas most commonly feed on the blood of household pets and humans. Not only are they irritating by causing severe itchiness and inflammation to the skin, but they can also pose severe health risks to humans, pets, and livestock by spreading diseases like tapeworm. If you don’t have a household pet, your home may still be exposed to the risk of fleas, as they are often introduced into the home by other pests like rodents.

It is important to know what a flea looks like so that you are able to identify them before you have an infestation on your hands. They are very small - about 3mm in length - and have dark brown, flat bodies. A tell-tale sign of fleas, especially on pets, is signs of ‘flea dirt’. This is flea droppings produced after a flea feed, which will be present in your pet’s fur.