If you’ve lived in Georgia for a while, you know fleas are a very common spring and summertime pest. If you have pets that go outdoors, you’ve likely encountered fleas at some point.

Fleas are small, brown insects that are usually found on animals. They also jump and can be very evasive. Fleas prefer to live on animals because they feed off their blood, and the fur is a perfect host for their eggs.

Here are our top tips for fighting fleas inside your home:

Start at the source.

If you’re experiencing a flea infestation, it’s most likely that it stems from your pet(s). The first step should always be to treat your pet for fleas as soon as you notice them.

Ask your veterinarian for a flea and tick preventative medicine you can give all your pets. Then, starting with a flea comb, begin removing the fleas and their nests from your pet.

It’s important to make sure you treat all of your furry friends for fleas. Treating your home without treating your pets first will cause re-infestations.

Make your home inhospitable for fleas.

The next step is to prep your home for flea treatment. Pick up all clothes, toys, shoes, and miscellaneous items from your floors. Don’t forget to clean out your closets and under the beds as well. Cover all aquarium tanks, bird cages, and food and water bowls.

Now it’s time to work on killing the fleas and their eggs. Using a powerful vacuum, thoroughly vacuum your entire house. Use attachments for baseboards, heating and air vents, cracks in your flooring, and room corners.

Once all of your floors have been vacuumed, it’s time to vacuum your furniture, cabinets, upholstery, cushions, pillows, etc.

Wash your bedding.

Washing all of your bedding and throw blankets in hot, soapy water is a great way to get rid of the fleas living in them.

Laundry soap kills fleas, as well as destroys their eggs and larvae.

Contact a pest control company for severe infestations or for a quicker way to rid of fleas.

For really severe infestations, your best option is to hire a pest control company to get rid of the fleas inside your home. It’s also a quicker way to get rid of fleas, especially since DIY-ing flea removal can take up to two weeks.

The team at Southern Pro are the Georgia pest and wildlife experts you need! Give us a call at 770-865-7673 today for a free inspection that can help diagnose and treat any problems.