Do you or your exterminator know how to kill fleas?

 A Revisit to the flea problems

The new veterinarian products have all but eliminated the flea problem as we knew it in the early part of this last decade, these products were highly effective for many of the pest control exterminators and the pet owners. As usual this problem could be returning due to a resistance by the flea.

Lately flea business has increased due to the resistance to some of the on animal products and a rise in the flea population on undomesticated animals. Since the building boom in the middle 2000's the human population has slowly taken over the habitat of the wilder animals especially in the rural areas, What this means is these animals have no where else to go but to the areas where humans have built buildings and these animals have infiltrated these dwelling, Coyotes have adapted real well, racoons are another one, when you see one in your back yard there is a good chance the coyote or racoons has fleas,, these fleas could have come from a neighbors yard down the street with a built in resistance to any products your pest has been on for the last year or so.

As you know Rats have always been a contributor to move fleas from one location to another, so you see animals other than your own roaming around your home can be a contributing factor for flea infestation.

If the flea population has been in decline in the past years what will that mean to you if you have a problem? I would say you either need to brush up on the know how's of flea extermination or hire a professional exterminator that knows how.

Considering the limited knowledge of the exterminators, especially for the ones who have not had to confront the problem in the last 10 years, you as a potential customer may have a problem.

The problem is this unless you or the pest control company you hire has a working knowledge of how to kill fleas then you both will be the ones to suffer, you by not getting rid of the problem and the pest company for loss of revenue. So there are some preparations to consider and know about when confronting the flea problem.

What Do You Consider When Looking For A Pest Exterminator?

What’s a pest?  To you it might be the fleas living in your house or the birds eating your sunflowers.  It could mean those raccoons that eat your dog’s food at night or the cock roaches scurrying around at night. Whatever you’re meaning of pests is you’ll need the right pest exterminator to eliminate that problem.  Not all pest exterminator are made equal.

Exterminators can get rid of any problem you have but you need the right exterminator for the right pest. Some pests can cause a lot of problems and should be eliminated before they cause too much damage, other pest problems are just that, pest problems. Choosing the right pest exterminator is easy if you know what to look for in a professional pest exterminator.

Whether it’s  mice, fleas, spiders, rats, bed bugs,  roaches or other outside invaders, a pest exterminator can eliminate the problem.  The most important thing an exterminator will do is examine the pest problem and decide what the pest is and the best way to get rid of it. If they just come out and start spraying or try to wrap you around a yearly contract they probable don’t know what they are doing.  Always be sure to research or get a friend to recommend a pest exterminator.

Most exterminator services will take care of insects, bugs, mice, fleas and many more but if they don’t normally exterminate, say scorpions, then you want to research until you find a company that specializes in them before hiring them for your pest problem. Choose the right pest company for the right pest.

Make sure the exterminator service dose a thorough inspection of your home and tell you (in writing) what the problem is and how they will fix it Also what chemical or treatment they’ll use and how often it’s needed to control your pest problem.  Since most pest problems take more then one visit by the exterminator company, be wary of promises that your problem can be fixed with one treatment. If they don’t know what they’re doing and you should continue to look for a good pest exterminator.

If you choose a yearly service make sure the treatment takes care of interior and exterior.  Pests come from outside to the inside of your house looking for food, water or shelter. Their service should include treatment of soil, turf, or mulch areas outside the house. They should also include door thresholds, windows casing and under eaves as well as any entry points.

Pest exterminators should offer treatments around crack and crevices in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility rooms.  They should include treatment under and around appliances as well.  Your garage and carport should be included in the service contract.  Don’t forget the attic, crawl spaces and drains where pests can easily get in.

Using the right pest exterminator for the right pest will effectively rid you of your pest problems.