Flea Control
Pet and Animals
An infestation of fleas can be a grave threat, not simply an annoyance, in some cases. Flea bites can cause skin discomforts as well serious allergies in pets and humans. Sometimes, more serious fleas pass on serious diseases. So it becomes very crucial to prevent them from breeding, or demolishing them once they are present, by using various measures.
The first step towards stopping the growth of the fleas is through vacuuming the house on a regular basis. This helps in keeping the flea population low by killing adult and egg-stage fleas, although vacuuming has not testified very efficient in killing the flea larvae. As a more sophisticated step, cracks should be sealed after vacuuming, to permanently eradicate these favorite breeding areas for fleas.
In cases of serious infestation, steam cleaning and other criteria might be required. Research shows that if a cat flea larva is exposed to 1030F for one hour, it dies. Some commercial devices are available in the market to produce such lethal temperatures. As this tool that yields heat consists of a loose shaft, it can only be applied locally. Therefore, fleas may break away by hiding in the carpet or elsewhere.
Another technique of killing fleas is by using insecticidal on the organic matter accumulated outside the house. Another product, named Insecticidal Dust, containing silica aero gel, is also successful in killing fleas by rupturing their skin and absorbing the oil and moisture. The direct application of products containing citrus peel extracts, d-limonene, and linalool on pets' bedding are useful in killing fleas in all the stages of growth. Finally, pest control products sold by veterinary doctors, like sodium poly-borate, applied on carpets, are also useful in killing fleas.
Taking preventative steps at the right time can save us from the irritation and troubles caused by these tiny creatures; but if we already have them, there are a number of ways to get rid of them.
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- The first step towards stopping the growth of the fleas is through vacuuming the house