Pest Identification - Fleas

What Are Fleas?  

Fleas are insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals and they are one of the most commonly encountered pests.  Fleas are brownish black to black in color and reddish black when filled with blood and an adult measures about 1/8 inch in length.  Larval stage is white, eyeless and legless.  A female flea can lay 4 to 8 eggs on her host after each blood meal and up to 500 eggs during her lifetime.  Adult fleas have the ability to live for months without food.

Why Do I Have Them?

If you have pets then it is likely fleas entered your home on the back of your dog or cat.  Fleas are also excellent jumpers, capable of jumping 6 inches vertically.  They also can be carried into buildings and residences on shoes and clothes, so having pets is not a prerequisite for flea infestations.  Once fleas find a host they will feed, mate and lay eggs in between the hairs of their host.  

Are They Dangerous?

Although not often considered dangerous, they can be a bother to both pets and people as their bites may cause persistent itching.  They also host tapeworm and have been known to spread serious health conditions such as the plague and murine typhus.

How Do I Get Rid Of Fleas?

Fleas can be a very difficult pest problem to resolve as they enter your home on outside sources. Contacting McCauley Services is the ideal way to get rid of fleas.  We offer highly effective flea control that is sure to eradicate the pest problem.  

Can I Do It Myself?

Do-it-yourself sprays and treatments are not always effective in resolving flea problems and may contain chemicals that are harmful to people and pets if mixed improperly.  McCauley Services’ pest control professionals are trained in identifying flea infestations and will implement effective measures to control flea problems.  

Is The Treatment Safe?

The health and safety of our customers, their family or employees is very important to us and that is why we use products and treatments that are EPA registered for pest control use.  All of our pest control professionals are registered and licensed by the state or local jurisdictions where we provide service to ensure proper application.  

How Soon Can You Get Here?

At McCauley Services we make every effort to be with you as soon as possible.  In most cases we can respond on the same or next day.

How Much Do Your Services Cost?

The state of Arkansas offers a perfect environment to many different pests and species which all require a different treatment and therefore a different price.  Our contracts are customized to meet your needs and expectations so our prices reflect that.  When you contact our office we can provide you a general price range and for many pests we recommend a free inspection, where one of our representatives will thoroughly investigate your concerns, give you our recommendation for treatment and pricing information for the service.

How Do I Prevent This In The Future?

Pest problems can be difficult to prevent and that is why many of our clients choose to continue service with our Prescribed Home Protection Program to keep pests out of their home or our Prescribed Commercial Program for commercial facilities.