Flea Control in Port St. Lucie, FL

FAQ

How can I prevent fleas?

• Keep grass short. If the sun is able to heat the soil, it will keep it too dry to foster flea larvae into adults.
• Remove dense vegetation, piles of leaves, and compost sites from your yard.
• Prevent flea-carrying rodents by sealing gaps in your walls, keeping trash covered, and putting food away.
• Regularly wash bedding and linens, including pet beds
• Vacuum frequently
• Brush and wash your pets frequently
• Use a flea-prevention measure for pets year-round
• Enlist the help of a professional control company like Native Pest Management for all-year protection

What time of year are fleas most common in Port St. Lucie?

Flea season peaks in Port St. Lucie in spring and summer, but due to the area's warm and humid climate, you can find fleas throughout the year.

What are the signs of a flea infestation?

• Your dog or cat is scratching and biting excessively.
• You notice small red bumps and bite marks on your legs and arms.
• If you wipe away dirt and see red streaks.
• There are small white or creamy oval-shaped objects on your furniture (these are likely eggs!)
• Your pet is losing fur.
• Your dog or cat has red bumps throughout their bodies.
• You spot a flea hopping around your home.

Do I need to prepare my yard for ornamental pest control services?

No, we do not require any sort of preparation for ornamental pest control services.

Are fleas dangerous?

Although tiny in size, fleas do pose some dangers to both people and animals. Having fleas living in your yard or home is not optimal, and their presence should be dealt with quickly.

Fleas will bite anything that is warm-blooded and accessible. As such, both pets and humans are at risk of fleabites. In general, the bites are small, itchy, and result in painful red bumps that possess a "halo" around the bite center. They are usually found in groups of 3-4 in a straight line.

Fleas bite us and our pets to feed, leaving behind red itchy welts. In those allergic to their saliva, the itching sensation is very intense and uncomfortable. Secondary infections can occur because of frequent scratching at the bite sites. Large flea infestation on pets can lead to hair loss and the development of anemia.

In most cases, the bite remains small and fades in time. However, they may cause allergic reactions in pets as well as humans in the form of dermatitis. Save for allergic reaction cases, the bites subside on their own without medical intervention needed.

Keep in mind that fleas are the most common transmitter of the bubonic plague. In addition, they're also known to transmit tapeworms, anemia in pets, murine typhus, and other diseases, which is why it's important to pay attention to any symptoms that develop after discovering fleabites on your person.

In addition, fleas are a secondary host for tapeworms and can pass them onto people and pets. The spread of disease by fleas in the U.S. is not a significant concern, but they can transmit diseases to people, including murine typhus, tularemia, and bubonic plague.

How often should I get lawn and ornamental services?

We recommend that all clients get monthly lawn and ornamental service. For clients who don’t have a lawn or do not need the lawn care aspect, an ornamental service can be done independently.