š¾ How to Spot and Stop a Flea Infestation in Your Spring Hill Home
Introduction
Fleas are tiny, but they can quickly turn your home into an itchy nightmare. In Spring Hillās warm, humid climate, fleas thrive both indoors and outdoors, and once they take hold, they spread fast. Whether you have pets or not, a flea infestation can affect your whole family. Hereās what to look for and how Pest Control of Spring Hill can help you eliminate them for good.
š Signs of a Flea Infestation
1. Constant Scratching from Pets
If your dog or cat is scratching more than usual, check their fur for small, dark insects or reddish dirt (flea droppings).
2. Bites on Ankles or Legs
Fleas tend to bite around the lower legs, leaving itchy red bumps in clusters.
3. Fleas Hopping on Furniture or Carpets
Severe infestations often result in fleas visibly jumping when you walk across carpet or sit on upholstered furniture.
4. āPepper-likeā Specks on Bedding
Black or reddish specks on pet beds or blankets can be flea dirt, a sign they are breeding nearby.
ā ļø Why Fleas Are a Serious Problem
ā¢ Health risks for pets and people: Fleas can transmit tapeworms and other diseases.
ā¢ Rapid reproduction: A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day.
ā¢ Difficult to remove: Fleas hide in carpets, cracks, and baseboards, making DIY control challenging.
š ļø What You Can Do Right Away
ā¢ Wash pet bedding, blankets, and soft toys in hot water
ā¢ Vacuum carpets, rugs, and furniture daily (empty the vacuum outside afterward)
ā¢ Treat pets with veterinarianāapproved flea medications
ā¢ Mow the lawn regularly and remove yard debris to reduce outdoor flea habitat
š· Professional Flea Control is the Key
Even with cleaning and pet treatments, fleas can linger in hidden areas and continue to hatch. Pest Control of Spring Hill offers:
ā¢ Comprehensive home inspections to identify hotspots
ā¢ Safe, effective indoor and outdoor flea treatments
ā¢ Followāup services to break the life cycle and prevent reāinfestation
š Take Action Against Fleas Today
Donāt let fleas take over your home. Call Pest Control of Spring Hill at 352-398-4822 or schedule your service online for a thorough flea inspection and treatment plan.