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Services by Excel Pest Management - Pest Control in Yorkshire

Flea Control

FLEAS

Belonging to the order Siphonoptera, the cat flea (Ctenocephalides Felis) is by far the most common flea encountered in the UK.

Reddish brown in colour and approximately 2mm long, cats and dogs are their preferred hosts although they will readily feed on human blood in the absence of pets.

The female will lay several hundred eggs in batches within the cat or dog's fur, bedding and regular resting sites. The larvae that hatch are not blood suckers at this stage and they appear white, covered in bristles and will grow up to 5mm long before spinning a cocoon of silk in which to pupate.

The pupa will then be enveloped in dust and debris and lie in wait to be stimulated by the vibration of an approaching host, this can be for several months in an unoccupied
property.

HOME OWNERS!

This is why often people will move into a property previously inhabited by pets, and as they have stimulated the fleas they will encounter a high level of flea biting activity and yet they
own no pets of their own.

A thoroughly professional treatment by EXCEL Pest Management would consist of identifying the source of the infestation, advise that pets are treated by a suitable veterinary product, once the source of the infestation is established a residual spray treatment would be carried out.

Professional flea traps would then be deployed to ascertain the extent of success. A second application of an Insect Growth Regulator is highly advisable to ensure a successful outcome to your problem.

OFFICE WORKERS BEWARE!

Occasionally office workers will call EXCEL Pest Management reporting that staff are being bitten by fleas and yet no insects have been sighted!

'Cable Bugs' is the name referring to static electricity. In the office environment where there are sources of static such as computer consoles and nylon carpets, fibreglass particles can jump at people like a splinter and cause realistic looking bite marks.

EXCEL Pest Management approach this phenomenon in a professional manner by monitoring for potential insects pests, and treat accordingly.

Should there be no sign of insects, an anti-static preparation can be used throughout the office to give a satisfactory solution and happy staff!

 

Please enquire by calling EXCEL on 01723 581142 or 07972 555 568.
Email an enquiry to gary@excelpestmanagement.co.uk