{"id":1855,"date":"2017-09-29T14:43:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T14:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/?page_id=1855\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:54:22","slug":"flea-exterminator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/flea-exterminator\/","title":{"rendered":"Flea Exterminator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1506023158889{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-puces.jpg?id=1106) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title shadow&#8221;]\n<div><span class=\"Service_HugeText\">FLEA <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"Contact_Bigger_Paragraph White_Text\">EXTERMINATION<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\"><button class=\"Button_Style_Blue Button_Centered\" type=\"button\">CONTACT US<br \/>\n<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;]\n<h1>Flea extermination for a healthy home<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]If your pet is scratching itself incessantly, it may have fleas\u2014if so, you\u2019ll need to move into action fast. Elite Pest Control has the know-how to help you identify the problem and carry out a <strong>flea extermination<\/strong> that will keep your home flea-free.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500061025861{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text&#8221;]\n<h2>Signs of a flea infestation<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text&#8221;]The main indicators of a <strong>flea problem<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dog or cat is compulsively scratching or biting itself<\/li>\n<li>Your pet has sores on its skin and\/or is losing hair around the affected areas<\/li>\n<li>You or members of your family are being bitten on the lower legs, feet and ankles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The next step is to take a closer look at your pet. Part the hairs on its hind end and neck and look for fleas moving around, in the fur or on the skin. Fleas can measure anywhere between 1.5 and 2 mm; they are brown or black, while their eggs are whitish and harder to see.<\/p>\n<p>You might also see tiny black specks on your pet\u2019s skin or on pale surfaces in your home, such as counter tops or linoleum floors. This is called flea dirt; it is, in fact, <strong>flea poop<\/strong>. If you sprinkle some water on these specks, they will turn red from blood residues in the flea\u2019s feces.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What kind of fleas are in my home?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cat fleas<\/strong> and dog fleas are not the same species. Interestingly, <strong>dog fleas<\/strong> (Ctenocephalides\u00a0canis) do not infect cats, while cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) have evolved to be able to prey on dogs. In Quebec, most household dogs are in fact suffering from these highly adaptive feline fleas.<\/p>\n<p>Canadians may occasionally be exposed to <strong>rat fleas<\/strong> (Xenopsylla cheopis), while the species that lives and thrives on human hosts\u2014Pulex irritans\u2014is very rare here.<\/p>\n<p>All types will happily bite humans in the absence of an animal host. If a pet or <a href=\"\/en\/insects-pests\/mouse-extermination\/\">rat infestation<\/a> is removed from the home, or if an infected cat or dog enters your house or previously lived there, you could have <strong>flea eggs<\/strong> in your carpet or in your bedding and sofas. Although fleas can\u2019t live on humans, hatchlings can jump onto your feet, ankles or lower legs and bite to draw blood.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin bg-light-grey&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Are fleas harmful to people and pets?<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the inconvenience of their itchy bites, fleas can transmit pathogens to humans through their saliva. As a flea bites into the skin of your pet or yourself, it can inject harmful bacteria that cause diseases like typhus, the plague and cat scratch fever.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the animals carrying the fleas may not themselves get sick with an active form of the disease; when humans are subjected to bites from these same fleas, however, they can become gravely sick and even die.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience any untoward symptoms after receiving flea bites, consult with your doctor immediately. Normal <strong>flea-bite reactions<\/strong> can include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A small, red, raised bump at the site of the bite<\/li>\n<li>Bites on the feet, ankles, lower legs, waist or breasts<\/li>\n<li>Itching that can last up to a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-blue row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Flea bites on humans can, with time, get bigger or become infected. They can also be confused with other pest bites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/bed-bug-extermination\/\">bed bugs<\/a> or mosquitos. If in doubt, consult your medical doctor.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to get rid of fleas<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The first step is to use a <strong>flea product<\/strong> on your cat or dog. We recommend monthly prevention and control treatments such as <em>Advantage<\/em> or <em>Frontline<\/em>. These are applied monthly to your pet\u2019s skin, at the back of the neck, where he or she can\u2019t reach with tongue or paw.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Next, dust, sweep, vacuum and wash all surfaces and fabrics that your pet has come into contact with. Use a disinfecting solution for washing, and use your drier\u2019s hottest setting for fabrics. The goal of this is to eradicate eggs that have fallen from the pet as it moves around your home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;highlight-black&#8221;]An effective prevention program is the strong foundation of any flea-control scenario. Start by keeping your pets free of fleas, and then bring in a professional exterminator to get rid of their eggs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding bg-dark-grey&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A professional flea extermination service<\/h2>\n<p>For persistent flea problems, a pest-control company is the best solution. Our expert team of technicians will correctly identify the pest problem and take measures to eradicate it in the safest way.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend treating and removing all pets from your home for 4 to 6 hours after the use of insecticides. You should also remove fish and turn off aquarium pumps during this time. Our operators will give you further instructions to follow when you book an extermination.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505926959021{background-color: #0055c5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-call&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736873661117{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call Elite Pest Control<\/a> today to learn more about our integrated parasite management plans. We offer free assessments and \u00e0 la carte or turnkey services that include prevention, extermination, <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/pest-decontamination\/\">decontamination<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/rodent-proof-caulking\/\">home sealing<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1506023158889{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-puces.jpg?id=1106) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title shadow&#8221;] FLEA EXTERMINATIONCONTACT US [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;] Flea extermination for a healthy home [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]If your pet is scratching itself incessantly, it may have fleas\u2014if so, you\u2019ll need to move into action fast. 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