Flea Control & Identification Guide
Fleas are small flightless insects that live as external parasites of both mammals and birds. Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts.
Bug-Go Pest Control provides professional flea control solutions for your home or business.
Pest Identification
Key Identification Features
- Adults are usually dark in color.
- Bodies are flattened sideways or narrow.
- Lack wings, hind legs are well adapted for jumping
- Mouthparts are able to pierce skin and suck blood.
Signs of Fleas
- Excessive pet scratching
- Hair loss
- “Flea dirt” on skin or bedding that turns red when wet
- Small, itchy red, clustered bites
- Tiny white eggs in carpet
Why Fleas Are a Problem
Fleas are a significant problem because they cause severe itching, allergic dermatitis, and hair loss in pets through blood-feeding. They rapidly infest homes—living in carpets and bedding—and can cause severe, potentially fatal anemia in young or small animals.
Where Fleas Live
- Warm, humid environments
- Shady, moist, outdoor areas
- Indoors in carpets
- Pet bedding
Inspect
Kill
Protect
Maintain
Prevention Tips
- Treating pets with vet recommended medication
- Frequent, thorough vacuuming
- Cleaning bedding in hot water weekly.
- Maintain your yard by trimming grass regularly
Professional Flea Control
Professional flea treatment involves a comprehensive approach. Technicians conduct inspections, apply residual insecticides, and use Insect Growth Regulators to kill adults and stop larval development. . .
Bug-Go Pest Control uses targeted treatments and exterior barrier protection to stop fleas at their source.
Local Flea Control
Bug-Go Pest Control provides flea control services throughout Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Republic, and Branson Missouri.
Call to Action
If you see signs of fleas, call 417-224-8020 to schedule an inspection.