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FACTS ABOUT FLEAS
Fleas are a common problem in homes, especially those with cats and dogs. Fleas are especially carried through hair. Fleas lay eggs on your pet’s body. And later fall off and can become hidden in carpets, rugs, bedding or gaps between floorboards.
SIGNS OF FLEAS
- Can you see fleas on ground and they appear reddish-brown and about 2mm long?
- If you have an animal may become some discomfort and is constantly scratching or biting their fur.
- Check the hind-quarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat.
- Carefully look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings.
- Flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.
HOW TO IDENTIFY FLEA BITES
Flea bites often appear as tiny red spots on the skin. Look for tiny dark spots, surrounded by a reddened area with much less swelling. Common areas to receive flea bites are on feet or lower legs. Cat or dog fleas will jump from pets, carpets, bedding or furnishings to feed.
HOW TO GET RID OF FLEAS
- Empty your vacuum cleaner whenever you hoover around.
- Groom your pets regularly. Bath their bedding after every 2 weeks at high temperatures.
- Speak to your pet doctors whenever you see signs.
- Contact us for the best flea control.
PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PEST CONTROL PRIBLEMS
- Your local pest control expert will arrange a convenient time with you for a full and thorough inspection of your premises.
- They will recommend a flea treatment plan based on your infestation – and give you a cost to put the plan into action.
- Once you’ve approved the price, your expert will arrange times for a technician to visit and sort out your flea problem. You may need several visits depending on the treatment.
- On the first visit, the technician will run through the flea treatment process before the work begins.
- We’ll also give you flea control advice on how to make sure your flea problem doesn’t come back.
FAQs
There are around 15,000 ant species and subspecies worldwide, with just over 1000 known in Kenya so far. Ants are found in all regions of Uganda and in all terrestrial habitats.
Ant colonies can range in size from a dozen or so to many thousands.
Ants can vary from 1.5mm to 15mm length.
Some ants – such as fire ants – can give painful stings, while the garden ant has swarming characteristics that can contaminate food. Unlike bees, ants can sting multiple times.
While a wide range of do-it-yourself products are available for ants, often effective ant control requires a professional pest control operator.
Most ants come inside your home or business looking for food. They are attracted to sweet and sticky substances. It is important to clean up any food and liquid spillages immediately and to cover any food in storage areas. In addition, to prevent ants from entering your home, seal access points such as cracks and crevices in door and window frames. For further details, refer to our page on preventing ants entering your home or premise.