Flea Control Hampstead Heath N6

Problems caused by Fleas

Cats and dogs are the preferred host for fleas but they will feed on humans too. This can cause considerable stress for both pet and owner. The cat flea is also an intermediate host for the tapeworm, which normally develops in the digestive tracts of pets and wild animals but also in humans and particularly young children. When humans go into empty premises where cats had previously been living, their vibration can cause the fleas to leave the pupa and bite them.

Identify a Flea problem

Cat fleas are very small, around 2 mm long and are a reddish brown in colour.

Cat fleas have large jumping legs and a row of black spines on the front of the head and on the rear of the first thoracic segment. They have antennae and the mouthparts are adapted for piercing and sucking, typically seen projecting downwards from the head. Fleas are common in households with pets throughout Hertfordshire and London.

Pest control treatment for Fleas

As with most of our pest control treatments, we usually do two visits as a follow up visit allows us to make sure any actions we take are successful. Our fully trained pest control technician starts by talking to you about the problems you are having before assessing the situation. Please be aware that the pest controller will often need to inspect other areas and not just the visible source.

Treatment consists of identifying the source, usually the host animals and treating it with a suitable veterinary product if appropriate. This type of treatment should be carried out by the owner of the animal or a veterinarian.

The pest controller can then apply a residual insecticide to areas used by the animal. Normally this consists of spraying all areas in the premises as a precaution.

As with all our treatments, the pest control technician will leave a report with you with details of any treatments and recommendations. If a follow up visit is likely to be needed, our technician will arrange a suitable date and time with you. Generally this will be about a week or two later and sometimes a second treatment is required.

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