Nature Coast Termite&Pest Control, Inc.

Effective way to treat a flea-infested home.

Yellowjacket Flea control is unlike any other pest control problem homeowners experience. Heavy populations may take as long as 4 weeks to control. Successful flea control must include a thorough treatment of the infested animal and the entire infested premises.

Homeowner:

Remove all items, such as toys, clothes, and pet food from all floors.
Remove all items from under beds and in the bottom of closets.
Wash or replace pet bedding.
Vacuum all carpets and rugs thoroughly, including beneath beds and upholstered furniture, dispose of bag immediately.
Clean all wood, tile, and linoleum floors by sweeping and mopping.
Clean concrete floors with soap and water in the garage, or enclosed patio where pets rest or stay.
Remove all pets including birds and reptiles. Cover fish tanks with a damp towel and turn off the air pump.
Replace any pet bedding outdoors and make all shaded areas, crawl spaces, etc. available for treatment.
Arrange to be out of the home for several hours until the treatment has thoroughly dried.

The homeowner needs to arrange for treating the pet. A number of animal treatment products are now available. Treatment of pets should be done under the direction of a veterinarian. Having the pet dipped is recommended.

In homes that have an active flea infestation, a residual treatment combined with an insect growth regulator should be applied. A professional, like Nature Coast Termite & Pest Control, can best accomplish this treatment by using specialized equipment. Efforts should be focused on the areas where pets rest or sleep. These are the sites where the most fleas will be located.

IF OUTSIDE TREATMENT IS BEING DONE
Outside treatment must be applied to shaded areas and beneath shrubs and decks where pets rest or sleep. Homeowner to have lawn recently cut. Replace any pet bedding outdoors and make all shaded areas, crawl spaces, etc. available for treatment. Nature Coast Pest Control has the right equipment to provide exterior flea treatment effectively.