Has anybody ever told you that you can get a flea infestation even if you’ve never owned a pet a day in your life? Most of us fall for this common misconception that the only way for those pesky fleas to find their way into our homes is through our pet dogs or cats. If you suspect a flea infestation in your house, don’t just shrug it off thinking that it’s impossible to have one because you don’t have pets. Hire a pest control services West Palm Beach company before things get out of control.
There’s a good chance that you can get fleas if the apartment or house that you moved into was previously rented or owned by someone who didn’t deal with their flea issues. It’s important to note that in most cases, flea problems aren’t immediately addressed by homeowners because these pests are difficult to detect at first. For this reason, they will end up being your problem instead.
If your house or your neighborhood has a problem with mice, rats, raccoons, opossums, skunks, squirrels, and other animals, your chances of fleas infesting your property are still high. These rodents can carry fleas on their bodies and they can leave them behind to quickly cause an infestation.
Fleas can hitch rides on a person’s clothes and shoes. Although they’re wingless, they can jump up to 6 feet, they can easily jump on you when you’re traveling and stay with you until you’re back in your home.
To stay safe, it’s best to hire pest control services West Palm Beach if you have any pest problem. Call O’Hara Pest Control now to schedule an inspection.