Fireplace Screens Blog » Abdomen http://www.myfireplacescreens.com/blog Protect Your Fireplace with Style Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:38:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Get Rid of Cat Fleas http://www.myfireplacescreens.com/blog/150/get-rid-of-cat-fleas/ http://www.myfireplacescreens.com/blog/150/get-rid-of-cat-fleas/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:15:31 +0000 outside_voices http://www.myfireplacescreens.com/blog/150/get-rid-of-cat-fleas/ Cat fleas are one of the most common and widespread fleas on earth. It is the main type of flea found on rodents and on other pets. Typically, cat fleas can be found around the cat’s abdomen and near their tails. Despite their small size, cat fleas can transmit disease to humans through biting. It takes a great deal of effort and time to get rid of these pests. Although cat fleas are visible to our eyes, it is still difficult to exterminate them since they do not limit themselves to just felines. For instance, beds, counters, and couches. Furthermore, fleas can jump, fly, and zigzag out of sight, making it harder to remove them manually.

Cat fleas lay their eggs in the bodies of their hosts. However, these eggs fall to the ground when it becomes mature. It generally takes about three weeks for a cat flea to mature into adulthood. Once a cat flea reaches adulthood, it seeks for a new blood source which starts the life cycle all over again.

It is crucial to know how to get rid of these pests that has a potential to become an extreme bothersome for both the pet owner and the pet. Some ideas to initially stop the itching starts with a few of these tips:

 

  • Carefully comb through the pet’s hair to make sure you have captured all the fleas.
  • Purchase a cat flea-killing shampoo from a local pet store and immerse the pet in a flea bath. When bathing is over, thoroughly clean the bathroom including all towels and rugs.
  • Clean spots where your pet spends the most time. Particularly pay close attention to their bedding.

 

Cat fleas cannot survive for an entire life cycle on humans. However, they can bite humans which for some people can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, along with these tips, homeowners should vacuum on a daily basis since it swoops in and depletes an entire generation of fleas. When vacuuming, it is important to target low foot traffic areas such as underneath furniture and the space behind doors.

When the immediate flea problems have been solved homeowners should turn their attention to long-term prevention of these pests from re-entering their homes. Many pet owners assume that fleas are a result of uncleanliness. However, it turns out that cat fleas can exist anywhere disregard of cleanliness. Here are some do-it-yourself pest control methods homeowners can implement to permanently exterminate cat fleas:

 

  • Pay close attention to the pet’s itching. Do not simply ignore this matter by assuming that it is just because he or she was just groomed or because it is time for a winter coat to grow in. Homeowners can save a lot of trouble down the road by spotting flea infestations early.
  • Apply Vermiculite to carpeting and upholstered fabric. This product comes in a powder form that can be sprinkled and vacuumed up to help exterminate cat fleas and its eggs.
  • Purchase a pet flea control product from a local pet store and apply it to the pet.

 

Cat flea extermination is something that no pet owner wants to encounter. By keeping up with chores and watching pets for signs of fleas, homeowners can stay on top of a cat flea pest problem before the fleas take a bite out of them.

Lena Chietenburger is a profound writer on pest control. Her articles are based on subjects related to do-it-yourself and organic pest control. For more information on pests or pest control, visit Pest Exterminator.com

 

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