Flea Pest Control
Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Look out for bites anywhere on yourself or your pets; fleas bite us to feed on the blood; it allows them to lay eggs. Unlike the bites you may receive from other pests such as insects, rats or squirrels, the bites you will find from fleas will be tiny with central red spots. Spots like these can often appear in groups or clumps of three or four or appear in lines. They will form small scabs with light red halos surrounding them. 

This is a more common sign that you will be able to detect easily. Fleas can make their home and lay their eggs in your pets' fur (rabbits, cats or dogs). It can cause immense discomfort. Much like when human get lice, the feeling can make them itch. 

Fleas are tiny, approximately 1-2mm. If your property is empty or not much furniture or furniture of lighter colours, they might be easy to spot. 

There are numerous species of fleas that you can find in the UK. Those in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas can also be affected by several different species; however, professionals have found that many of the problems stem from cat fleas known as Ctenocephalides Felis and dog fleas Ctenocephalides Canis. Many in the UK and across the world have cats and dogs, sometimes many of them at that, as pets, it is highly likely that this form of a flea is most prominent. 

There isn't a great deal of information on fleas diet as the answer is straightforward. Fleas eat or drink blood; it is why they like to leave nasty blots from the bites they give you and your pets. They can tuck into human blood if there are no animals around, but they prefer animal blood. These nasty bites must be treated fast. Our helpful professionals and pest technicians can offer guidance on how to rid them during visits. 

Fleas absolutely love your pets! They will usually be found in the places your pets spend most of their time during the day or an area of your household they visit frequently. These places may be pets beds or their baskets. Fleas also infest carpets, and they use rugs to lay their eggs before passing them onto your pets or any passing pets in the area.

Fleas are more prone to hot or warm climates; heated spaces are better for them when they begin to lay their eggs. Most pests prefer warmer homes and rooms to nest in; however, most rodents, bugs, wasps or bees tend to enjoy lofts and wall cavities. Such is why flea problems are more prominent in the summer season when the weather is much warmer. However, even though this is the case, some households may still experience a flea infestation during the wintertime; this tends to be when the central heating systems are used more frequently. 

Fleas tend to go through a four-stage life cycle. They begin life as eggs, become larvae and finally when they are fully matured adults, they are referred to as pupae. Once fleas are developed to the full extent, they begin to focus on feeding and reproducing primarily. 

Fleas can jump to large distances, which allows them to jump from host to host, similarly to lice that tend to jump from head to head. Bites from fleas cause enormous distress and irritation to both pets and humans should they also be affected. Your pets can frantically attempt to bite or scratch the fleas to get them out of their fur. Calling a pest control service as soon as possible is the most advised to stop your pets from suffering. Contact us today by phone number or email address, and our polite, skilled team of experts can be with you momentarily.