A Complete Guide For Flea Control

Fleas are very small insects which are vectors in nature. Vector means the carrier of disease from animals to human beings. They can cause harmful diseases. They are also harmful for our pets because fleas eat the skin of our pet. These can also bite us which can cause swelling, redness with halos, hives and itching. These should be removed from the house in order to protect yourself and your pets. Always remember that if you ignore them as they are small then you would be making a great mistake in your life. Everyone should have complete guidance of flea control. So, there are many methods to control fleas but we are gonna discuss some of them.

A Complete Guide For Flea Control:-

Fleas are very small so it is impossible to catch them. So we have to use methods through which they get out of our house automatically. 

  1. Firstly we should notice that our pets are not scratching or itching too much because these fleas always enter our home through our pets. If we get our pets scratching or itching then we should take them to doctors. So that there is no chance of fleas spreading to our house. 
  2. Next we should cut out overgrown grasses from our garden as fleas can hide in it and can enter our houses. Pets always play in grasses through which they get fleas. So it is important to cut the grass. Always cut grass with a machine or tools so that fleas can not enter your body directly. Always remember to wash hands after doing garden work so that if there are any fleas on your hands then it can be removed. 
  3. You can also use salt to remove fleas from your house. Just sprinkle it on the fleas prone areas. This salt will dehydrate the fleas due to which they will die and when you use a vacuum cleaner you can see the effects. 
  4. We can use lemon sprays. We have to boil the lemons and pour boiled water in it. Through this you can make your spray. Apply it on fleas prone areas. Due to this fleas will stay out of your house. 
  5. Another is not a method, it is a tip, everyone should wash their mattress and sheets in hot and soapy water. Soapy water will kill larvae and eggs whereas hot water will kill fleas. By this tip we can remove both eggs and fleas from our house. Just always keep your house clean because it is the best natural way to remove all fleas. 
  6. Also you can use pesticides which can be brought from nearby shops. These pesticides are also very useful but use them at your own risk.

Conclusion

Fleas should be controlled to avoid infection and diseases but too much fleas can not be removed by a homeowner so we should call professionals or pest control services for pest removal which will ensure there are no fleas left out. 

Modern Approach To Pest Management

Pests are generally unwanted creepers and crawlers that have the ability to destroy everything wherever they grow. If they grow on crops they damage them and if they grow at your home they cause infectious diseases to humans. We can say that directly or indirectly they affect human beings. So pest management is very very important.

Pest management is to keep a watch on the growth of pests. It includes various methods which start from pest inspection and ends with pest removal and pest control. Every method depends upon the type of pest present. Many new methods have been developed which replace the previous one with the introduction of new types of pests. In ancient times, only pesticides were used which eradicate pests to some extent but also affect crops sometimes. But now Integrated pest management IPM is used which combines traditional and modern techniques and generate new techniques which are:

  • Easy to use
  • Affordable
  • Eco-friendly
  • Fast results

Instead of these techniques, you cannot try DIY. It is very safe and effective if you take help from some professionals.

Identification Of The Presence Of Pest

Sometimes pests are big in size like rodents, so they can be visible from our eyes but if they are minute organisms that cannot be seen from naked eyes, we can identify their presence with their:

  • Dropping
  • Gnaw marks on packaging
  • Dead insects
  • Saliva 

These identification marks are different for different pests and sometimes they are particular for a particular pest. So if you hire an expert agency for removing pests they can easily identify the type of pest present and the process of its removal.

Latest Methods Of Pest Management

There are a number of methods that are available today and are very effective as compared to traditional ones. Some of these are as follows:

  1. Biological Control

This is the most advanced method to control pests and is widely used. It is a natural way to kill pests. In this method, bacteria are used and they are put on pest sites. They kill pests which is their natural behaviour. In this method, the task of killing pests is completed without disturbing their cycle. 

  1. Trap Cropping

It is a method to trap pests and is strategic in nature. In this process, a plant is used as a trap crop that has the ability to attract pests. So all the pests attract it leaving all the crops as it is.

  1. Insect Growth Regulators (IGR’s)

It is a non-toxic method to kill pests. For this, some insecticides are used which inhibit the growth of insect pests and protect us from their infestation. Sometimes they are also used in combination with other insecticides for killing highly infectious pests.

  1. Mechanical Pest Control 

There is a mechanical method of pest control. In this process, highly advanced equipment is used which removes pests from the plant and makes a partition between them. It is a highly used and recommended method.

  1. Use Of Biological Pesticides

These biological pesticides contain a substance called Pheromone which is highly effective against living pests. It does not harm the environment and human beings. So this method is widely used.

  1. Application Of Heat

This method is non-hazardous in nature and kills pests in a very easy way. In this method, pests are treated with the application of heat. Heat stops their physiological processes and breaks their life cycle. So after that, they are not able to grow and divide. Thus the result will be the end of their life.

  1. CRISPR Technology To Get Relief From Pests

It is the method that is trending today for controlling pests. This CRISPR acts as a gene changing tool that causes changes in the fertility behaviour of pests. Thus inhibits the process of division and stops their growth.

  1. Poisoned Baits

It is a dangerous trick but widely used. In this method, various types of poisons are used. They are mixed with food for pests that are present. When pests eat them, they get killed easily. But it is a risky method for other organisms. 

Get Assured Pest Protection With Experts

It is now confirmed that it is very important to do pest management for a healthy and safe environment. Some traditional methods and DIY methods are there but they have many disadvantages and some methods are outdated. So, if you want to take advantage of methods which are the latest in trends and discussed above, contact Pest Control Vaucluse, from where you can get a better response for service against all kinds of pest infestation. We are highly recommended by our customers because we are:

  • Providing fast results
  • Updated methods and equipment
  • Safe and eco-friendly service
  • Licensed and certified.

So, the modern approach to pest control and management has changed this industry a lot and all the changes are in the favour of homeowners and businesses.