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Fleas Responsible for the transmission of bubonic plague and millions of deaths in the 14th century, the flea can be a serious problem. Fortunately for us plague is rare and controllable now. It is true, though that flea-infested rats were blamed and killed in large numbers when plague was first introduced into Asia and Europe, and those unsuspected fleas were homeless until they could find a new host for their next bloodmeal. That's when bubonic plague began to spread almost uncontrollably, due to the transmission of the disease from the fleas to humans. The flea can be more than just a health hazard, it can be a severe nuisance. Usually introduced into a structure by a dog or cat, fleas don't discriminate when it comes to feeding. They will bite our legs and ankles without hesitation leaving behind a very itchy and irritated bump. When populations grow, these little nuisances become difficult to ignore and professional help is needed. It also is not uncommon to enter a long-ago vacated house and have hundreds of fleas appear from "nowhere". This is due to their ability to remain in their pupa stage deep within the carpet until they sense the vibrations of a new host. This tells them it is time to emerge and feed. Flea control is obtained with a number of techniques used to systematically get them out of hiding and get exposed to residual pesticides and insect growth regulators. Any pets must also be treated with a product approved by your veterinarian. These pests can irritate an entire household very quickly so don't delay your call to Rambo Total Pest Control for a free quote! |
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