Making Your Fleas Infestation Flee

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Making Your Fleas Infestation Flee

• Fleas can be an itchy mess, but YES can help.

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Understanding Fleas

• Worldwide, there are 2,000 different species of
  fleas. And in every case, they are a problem.
• Even if you dont have any pets, you could still
  have fleas.
• The best flea control methods have to deal with
  the whole issue, including any pets, the house,
  and the yard.

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What Do Fleas Look Like?

• Its actually difficult to see a flea because
  theyre often less than 1/8 of an inch in length.
  The cat flea is the most common household pest.
• They are often a red-brown color. They typically
  dont have wings, and they can look like a
  walking coin.

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Nom . . .Nom . . .Nom. . .

• Fleas are some of the hungriest creatures out
  there. They will bite anything they can find from
  your foot to your dog. This becomes an issue if
  you have children in the house.
• A flea bite is a small red spot with a tiny halo
  around it. These bites can cause allergic
  dermatitis, which may lead to a secondary
  infection.

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In Addition to Bites . . .

• Biting is not the only damage a flea can do. They
  can also transmit diseases including tapeworms.
• Symptoms of this serious condition include
  vomiting, fever, and a rash.
• If you think you or your child is suffering as a
  result of flea bites, seek medical attention
  immediately.

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A Fleas Life

• Fleas tend to remain on the host because females
  must have fresh blood to produce eggs. A female
  flea can lay 50 eggs in a single day, and those
  eggs will take just two days to hatch.
• Flea eggs are white and oval shaped and will drop
  from your pet to other surfaces in the house.
• Once the eggs hatch, they turn into larvae, hairy
  little creatures that look like worms. After 8
  days, they build a cocoon, where they can remain
  for up to 12 months to ensure conditions are
  right for hatching.
• Once they hatch, they quickly find a host, and
  live on it for up to 30 days.

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4 Facts to Remember Now

• Adult fleas spend most of their time on the host,
  so if you have a pet, you need to treat it to end
  the problem.
• Any place your pet spends time could play host to
  flea eggs.
• After the larvae hatch, they use the area around
  them as protection.
• A larvaes cocoon is resistant to all
  insecticides.

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Three Steps to Success

• In order to completely eliminate fleas, youll
  need to focus on these three treatment areas
• Your Home Focus most of your efforts on the
  areas where pets frequent. Vacuum regularly, then
  wash the container with hot, soapy water. Wash
  your pets bedding too. Expect to see fleas for
  up to two weeks after your home has been treated.
  
• Your Pet Take your pet to a vet for a flea
  shampoo and ongoing treatment. You may also need
  to comb your pet regularly for a few weeks.
• Your Yard To see if you have a flea problem in
  your yard, slip on a pair of white socks and go
  for a walk. If you have fleas, theyll jump on
  your socks immediately.

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Dealing with Flea Problems

• If you do have a flea problem in your house, it's
  essential to eliminate them as soon as possible.