Flea Pest Control in Santa Ana, CA

Flea Exterminators

At Neighborly Pest Control, we have years of experience using effective flea treatments to reduce and eliminate flea populations. Early detection is important when trying to exterminate a flea problem, and a proactive approach is required to ensure that fleas and their eggs are all removed. Fleas hide and reproduce quickly, which makes them difficult to exterminate. Neighborly technicians know where to look and know what it takes to maximize the effectiveness of our flea treatments. Fleas are also a vector for disease, so ensuring that your flea problem is addressed will help protect you and your family. Neighborly offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we are standing by to help you set your first flea pest control service appointment.

Don’t Let Fleas Get Out of Control 

A typical flea infestation is about 50% eggs, 35% larvae, 10% pupae (cocoons), and only 5% adults. Their complete life cycle can be as short as two weeks. In that time, female fleas can lay five hundred or more eggs, allowing for exponential growth rates within your home. Fleas will find their way into your home on one of your pets before infesting areas around the pet's bedding, and before spreading to the rest of your home. If your pet shows signs of irritation or distress, it may be a sign that they are dealing with fleas, and that it may be time to check around where they sleep to see if there are signs of flea eggs and activity. 

Flea Treatment, Preparation, & Prevention 

Interrupting Life Cycle & Stopping Reproduction

Control measures should focus on where fleas are found. Residual flea pesticides are used to help break the flea life cycle. Adulticides kill mature fleas on contact, while growth regulators stop developing fleas in the larval stages. These pesticides should be applied to inside and outside harborage areas like carpets, dog houses, upholstery, etc.

Pet Care

It is important that the pet is treated at the same time as the house to prevent the fleas from being reintroduced. Pet owners should use safe flea medications and bathe and groom their pets regularly to ensure that pets are kept free of fleas. In addition to pet care, ensuring that pet beds are washed in water hot enough to kill off any fleas and their eggs.

Regular Inspections

Since complete flea extermination is difficult to achieve, it is important to have regular inspections after the initial treatment to ensure they have been removed completely. Neighborly’s licensed and trained technicians will come back during regular services and check flea harborages to see if there are any signs of remaining fleas or their eggs.

Prevention

Clean and vacuum frequently to help remove flea populations and prevent the laying of eggs. Keep your lawn groomed to avoid rodent habitation. Protect pets by keeping them on a leash when outside, bathing and grooming pets regularly, and visiting a veterinarian annually. If infested, it is important to hire a pest professional to rid your home of rodents and fleas.