Signs You Have Fleas in Your Home

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Concerned you may have fleas in your home?

The focus of this article will be on signs you have a flea infestation in your home and how the experienced, professional team at Sun Dry can assist you.

Indications of Fleas in Your Home

There are a few different signs you can lookout for if you think your home may be at the mercy of a flea infestation. In this section, we’ll discuss some of the most common:

Pets Acting Strangely

Fleas are commonly associated with pets like cats and dogs which is why they can often be the first indication you have an infestation on your hands.

You may notice them acting strangely or a little different from usual, but you should be sure to check your pet regularly for:
– lesions
– dry skin
– redness or bumps (around groin, belly and legs)
– infections

It is also a good idea to check your pet’s bed, blankets and toys for fleas. Make sure you wash these regularly to prevent an infestation.

Itchiness

Just as pets can fall victim to a flea’s bites, so too can humans. If you and your family members are often getting bitten or have noticed red, swollen spots (particularly around your ankles), the culprit may be fleas.

Droppings

Fleas can also be detected through their droppings. These are little white balls that commonly appear on things like linen and bedding. Darker droppings are usually indications eggs have hatched recently, or the fleas have fed on blood.

Sightings

Of course, the clearest indication you have fleas in your home is if you actually see them. They can be seen jumping on furniture (usually fabric) or if you’ve performed the white sock test (where you wear white socks while walking around the carpeted areas of your home and find fleas as a result).

Are Fleas a Problem for Humans?

While fleas don’t necessarily destroy your home or your belongings the way other pests do, it doesn’t mean humans are immune to their effects. The long-term presence of fleas in your household could result in:

– the spread of disease
– increased allergies

As such, an infestation could drastically affect your health and that of your family members, which is why these signs should not be ignored.

How Sun Dry Can Help

When you need an expert in pest control, you can’t go past our experienced team at Sun Dry.

At Sun Dry, we’ve been working in the pest control industry in Brisbane for decades. Our team members are professional, highly trained and will complete your work as efficiently as possible.

Time to take care of a flea infestation in your home? Call the qualified team at Sun Dry to book an inspection today.