Flea infestations are one of the most common household pest problems in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Like other “blood-feeders,” fleas often require the specialized services of a professional pest control company, such as Strib Pest Management.
The team at Strib Pest Management provides the best environmentally-friendly pest control services, ensuring your children and pets remain safe. With our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services, your flea problem will be a thing of the past.
Fleas typically appear anywhere animals reside, including:
Small, dot-like insects hopping on your furniture – Fleas can often be found in your bedding, furniture, drapes, or floor cracks.
Pets scratch or bite their fur excessively – Flea infestations often begin with household pets, usually dogs and cats, who go outside or come into contact with other pets already infected with fleas.
Developing hives or a rash near feet and ankles – Flea bites on humans are typically found near the feet and can develop into a red rash or hives.
Fleas are reddish-brown, growing up to 1/8 inch in length with 3 pairs of legs. Enlarged hind legs enable fleas to leap up to 7 inches vertically and 13 inches horizontally. They need to live on the outside of the host’s body and feed off its blood in order to live and reproduce.
Fleas lay their eggs when animals sleep, usually in thick, fibrous material such as carpet strands or thickly woven fabric. Female fleas lay up to 200 eggs at a time, which can lead to a massive infestation in a fairly short time.
Flea bites on pets and people can cause severe allergic reactions, particularly for those who are sensitive to flea saliva. Flea bites on humans are easily identified by clusters of red, itchy bumps which often bleed slightly from a single puncture. Bites usually appear in clusters of 3-4, although an entire area of one’s body can be covered with dozens, even hundreds, of bites.
Scratching only makes matters worse, opening the door to an infection and a prolonged rash. Dealing with flea bites by:
At Strib Pest Management, your pest problem is our priority. While other pest companies may promise cheap, quick fixes, they often fail to fully eradicate the issue. We’re not about shortcuts. You’ll receive flexible, customized extermination solutions tailored to your needs—no gimmicks, no nonsense. And we’ll never push you into a 12-month control program you don’t need. With Strib Pest Management, it’s all about effective pest control.
Contact Strib Pest Management today to learn more about our residential and commercial flea control services in Wisconsin!
