Fleas and their Control

Fleas are tiny, dorso-laterally flattened insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. There are many flea species, but only a few tend to become common household pests.

Fleas are vectors of several serious diseases such as plague and murine typhus. They also can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, and are vectors of tapeworms. In fact, many cases of tapeworms in children are caused when the children accidentally swallow a flea while playing with the family pet.

Effective treatment of fleas requires an extensive knowledge of their habits, coordination of treatment with the pet's veterinarian or animal groomer, meticulous pest management skills, and state-of-the-art tretment products. For the most effective flea treatment possible, call your neighborhood experts at Eliminex.