Signs of Fleas

Fleas are tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed off the blood of mammals and birds. They are external parasites and can travel by jumping from one person or animal to the other. Fleas are really small in size so they can easily hide in upholstery in your property. This might be a huge problem to your property as you might not be aware of their presence until large infestation has occurred. Check for these signs to know if your property is truly infested with fleas:

• Though individual fleas are very hard to notice, once a flea infestation occurs, you will be able to see multiple fleas jumping into your furniture or curtains.
• The most common signs are flea bites. The result of a flea bite varies from person to person, while some may notice swelling, it is in the form of rash for some others.
• The presence of flea eggs also might indicate a full-fledged infestation. Flea eggs have shiny shells and are small, white and oval-shaped. You will know that it is a flea egg when you see one.
• If you have pets in your property, then you probably have a flea infestation as pets are the primary source of flea attack in your property. But not every time this is true, so if you notice your pets scratching more than usual, then there are tons of fleas living in your furniture and upholstery.

Consequences of Fleas

Fleas are among one of the worst parasites that attack you and your pet at the same time. Although they are a common pest, most species of fleas carry pathogenic organisms, which are known to be capable of causing deadly diseases in its host. For fleas, breeding doesn’t take too much time. they lay eggs directly on the host, and those eggs fall off and cause an infestation in the surrounding environment. These pesky pests can lead to discomfort to you and your pets and it is vital to control flea in your property. Below are some consequences of fleas in your property

• Fleas are practically inseparable without professional flea treatment service once they’ve latched on. Besides causing dermatitis in your pets, fleas can even transmit tapeworms.
• Fleas seek the blood of the host to survive and the effects of their bites can range from minor irritation to deadly conditions in humans.
• As fleas are carriers of pathogenic organisms, a single flea bite can cause many other potential diseases in humans.
• Your pets are at most risk from fleas. If left untreated, fleas can fast multiply in number and your pets can get seriously ill.

For avoiding these consequences of fleas in your property, contact Tiptop Services for one of the effective flea control treatment services in Melbourne.