Fleas

Fleas can spread surprisingly quickly throughout your entire home or business and be extremely difficult to eliminate on your own. No one should have to deal with a flea infestation on their own, and Pest Authority of Williamsburg is proud to help our neighbors in Williamsburg, Virginia, Poquoson, Virginia, and the surrounding areas keep their homes flea-free for good.

With our Barrier 360 treatment, your home will be protected from fleas as well as 12 other common pests. Barrier 360 works by creating a pest-proof perimeter around the exterior of your home or business so that pests can’t infiltrate your home in the first place. Barrier 360 is a cost-effective way to protect your home from pests so that you never have to deal with an infestation again.

At Pest Authority, we know that in order to eliminate a flea infestation for good, we need to take a long-term, comprehensive approach to flea control. Our methods and products are backed by science and years of experience, so you can trust that they work. All of our customers are given the Pest Authority 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we work hard to make sure you’re happy with our services.

Pest Authority of Williamsburg proudly serves the Williamsburg, Poquoson, and Yorktown, Virginia surrounding areas. No Contracts. No Commitments. No Fleas. Guaranteed.

How Did My Flea Infestation Start?

In the majority of cases, your flea infestation started with your household pet. Fleas will attach to your animal’s fur when they’re outside or come in contact with another flea carrier, and once they’re brought inside, fleas will begin to breed and spread throughout your home extremely quickly. Though it’s much less common, some flea infestations have also been traced back to wild animals like raccoons, cats, and rodents living in or underneath your home unbeknownst to you.

Tips on Preventing Flea Infestations:

  • Wash all the bedding in your home – including your pets’ bedding – on a regular basis, at least once a week.
  • Get your pets groomed on a vet recommended schedule.
  • Start your pets on preventative flea treatments as soon as possible. Ask your vet for recommendations.
  • Vacuum your home – especially the carpets and rugs – at least once a week.

You Might Have Fleas If:

  • You notice your pets scratching and itching more than usual.
  • You start to find red, itchy bites, especially on your legs and feet.
  • You see what look like small piles of coarse ground black pepper around your home. This could be “flea dirt,” another name for flea feces.

Facts about Fleas:

  • Fleas can’t survive without consuming animal or human blood.
  • Dogs, cats, rodents, and rabbits are the most common carriers of fleas.
  • Flea feces and bites have been known to transmit harmful diseases like flea-borne typhus, plague, bartonellosis (cat scratch disease), flea tapeworm, and tungiasis.