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Pest Control Measures For Effective Flea
Prevention
by Michael Jason
Description: Tips for conrolling fleas in your home.
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Fleas: The Unwanted Guests in your Home
Fleas are a common cause of irritation and infestation in your
home. These unwanted guests can be found in your home and in
large quantities. Out of the total flea population found in
your home, about 80% of the fleas are still at the egg or
larvae stage. These fleas can be found attached to your
furniture, carpet, mats and anywhere in your home. The adult
flea contributes to just 2% percent of the total flea
population in your house. The remaining 18% of the flea
population thrives in pupae stage. During this stage fleas are
not harmed by any of the pest control products. Pest control
products only affect fleas once they get out of the pupae
stage. Wonder how many fleas you have at home!
Pest Control against Indoor Flea Influx
Fleas are a notorious cause of irritation and disease in your
home. They also affect your pets. Fleas are the menace that you
would like to get rid of forever. For this purpose there are
various pest control products which are available for
prevention as well as elimination of indoor infestation by
fleas. Though there are numerous flea control products
available, all are not safe. One must choose a product that is
safe for children and pets. Moreover a good pest control is
also water safe for fabrics.
Majority of people and even professionals use flea spray for
flea prevention and elimination. The reason behind flea spray
is its safety factors. The safest flea or pest spray is labeled
as "indoor flea".
A flea spray solution contains two types of substances: an
adulticide, it is an insecticide which kills fleas; the other
substance is the insect growth regulator (IGR). An average
insecticide would not help you in getting rid of the fleas. An
IGR inhibits the maturity stage of the fleas by not allowing
them to grow.
Pest control measures also include treating your carpets with
Nylar. Nylar is an effective pest control measure against
roaches and fleas. It inhibits the growth of fleas and leaves
residual for up to 3-6 months. Nylar is available in aerosol
formulations and liquid concentrate.
Nylar is among the best flea prevention methods. It rids your
home of visible adult fleas.
An effective pest control measure for fleas can be buying
electronic flea traps. These are an effective alternative to
pesticides. A flea trapper kills adult fleas prowling for a
pet. The trap emits attractive heat, light and infrared from
the light bulb. The fleas get attracted to it and are killed as
soon as they touch the screen. It is one of the permanent and
safest pest control measures for your home, especially against
fleas.
You should use a vacuum cleaner at home. It is the worst enemy
of fleas. When used regularly it ensures that your furniture,
carpets and sofas remain flea free.
Flea Stoppers is an effective pest control measure against
fleas. It is a formulated mini granular orthoboric acid
specially made for fleas. Just sprinkle this flea stopper
freely on your carpet and to kill fleas and their larvae in the
carpet. Flea stoppers are effective even when the carpet is
washed or soaped.
Pest Control for Pets
Fleas mainly breed on mammals. Pets in your home provide as a
haven for them. You should check and clean your pets for fleas
too.
You should flea comb your pets regularly. Dip the comb in an
enzyme cleaner and then comb your pet. You should restrict the
entry of the pet in your bedrooms. Wash all pet beddings and
rugs to ensure good pet hygiene as well as preventing the fleas
spreading. You should bathe your pet too, to prevent fleas from
settling on it.
Pest control measure act as an effective flea prevention
measures. You should always check your home for fleas and take
immediate steps to eliminate them.
Michael Jason writes articles on a number of
different topics. For more information on Fleas please visit
http://www.fleas-ticks-and-pests.com/ and for additional
Household Pest articles please visit the following article page
http://www.fleas-ticks-and-pests.com/fleas-articles/
Reader comment: To rid your home of fleas. Use a lamp to shine over a dish of
shallow water with three drops of dish soap, careful not to stir which
causes bubbles. Best to use at night. By morning the dish is full of
drowned fleas. Repeat this process till fleas are gone. Vaccumming with
salt in your vaccum bag helps too. The salt kills the flea, by
dehydrating them...Marlene
