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Fleas can live as an adult for more than a year, and they can lay eggs within 30 days, as well. Find out how fleas can survive through the winter in pupae cases with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Fleas need a source of food to live, and they usually come in a home because of a dog or a cat. Find out how to get rid of fleas through vacuuming and cleaning linens with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Fleas don't normally live on human hair by themselves, but they often jump off of pets and onto people. Discover how fleas want to be near pets with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Fleas can occasionally live on people, but it's usually a secondary option after jumping off of a pet. Discover why washing the sheets will deter fleas from living on people with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
There aren't many diseases passed by fleas today, but fleas have been known to carry the black plague and murine typhus. Avoid disease by having a home treated for fleas with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Flea bombing is when aerosol cans are used to release a fog that will kill fleas or flea eggs. Find out how many flea bombs to use on a given area with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
The best way to keep fleas off of one's person is to make sure to treat a home on a regular basis by a professional applicator. Wash bed linens to stay rid of fleas with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
There are three basic types of fleas, including cat fleas, dog fleas and human fleas. Find out how to tell the difference between fleas under a microscope with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Listerine should not be used to kill fleas because there is no effective method for using Listerine to treat a home. Find out how to use professional application to kill fleas with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Talstar is a name brand product for killing fleas, and the active ingredient contained within is bifenthrin. Discover how to use Talstar outside of a home with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Flea dirt is actually the excrement of a flea that is made up of dried blood and fecal material. Discover how fleas feed on this material to prolong their life cycle with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Malathion is a great product to use for flea control on the exterior of a home. Use malathion in places that pets commonly visit with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Some home remedies for controlling fleas on dogs include keeping the dog bathed in regular shampoo and using a flea comb. Discover why professional application is much more effective in flea control than home remedies with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
The best way to kill fleas in the yard is by treating a pet's favorite areas with exterior insecticide. Discover what products will help to keep a flea's life cycle down with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Household products that can be used to kill fleas include using dishwasher detergent in conjunction with flea combs. Find out why a vacuum is a great tool for getting rid of fleas with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Sevin, also known as carbaryl, is a great product to use on the outside of a home to help control fleas. Find out how to use Sevin as a spray with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
In order to kill indoor fleas, it helps to vacuum vigorously, to have pets flea dipped, and to have a professional treat the home. Discover how products are used to kill flea eggs with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Boric acid can be used as a pump-up sprayer to kill fleas by drying them out. Use boric acid as a safe and natural solution for fleas with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Borax comes as a dry product, and it can be raked into the carpet to help kill fleas by drying them out. Take care of fleas without using harmful chemicals with help from a pest control operator in this free video on flea control and extermination.
Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be a threat to a person's health, the ecology or the economy. Chemical pesticides date back 4,500 years, and chemical pest control is still the predominant type of pest control today. While chemical pesticides may kill insects effectively, some may also be toxic to human beings and lead to severe environmental degradation if their use is not properly managed. By comparison, natural pesticides, which are usually eco-friendly, are more conducive to environmental sustainability and more beneficial to public wellness. In this free video series, a pest control operator provides information for getting rid of fleas in a home, around the house and keeping them off of pets. Discover how long fleas live, the diseases that fleas carry, and how to keep fleas off of people. Learn about flea dirt, home remedies for fleas on dogs and killing fleas with household products as well.
Mark Govan Mark Govan has over 20 years of central Florida pest control experience. Govan started ABC Pest Control, Inc. in 1985, and is a Florida state-certified pest control operator in general household pest control and rodent control, lawn and ornamental pest control, and termite control.dkdk
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