Flea Infestation: What You Need to Know & How to Stop It

Fleas are tiny blood-sucking insects that commonly infest homes with pets, but they can also be found in places with fabric, animals, or poor sanitation. While small, fleas are incredibly irritating and can cause discomfort, allergic reactions, and even disease transmission.

In this blog, we’ll explore:

• What fleas are and how they spread

• Signs of a flea infestation

• Health risks for humans and pets

• How infestations start (even without pets!)

• Treatment options and prevention tips
  
   

What Are Fleas?

Fleas are small, wingless parasites that feed on blood, primarily from mammals like dogs, cats, and sometimes even humans. They have strong hind legs that allow them to jump long distances — making it easy for them to spread across rooms, furniture, or buildings.

Common hiding spots include:

• Carpets and rugs

• Sofa cushions and beds

• Pet bedding or crates

• Wooden floor cracks

• Hostels and shared living spaces with fabric furniture

Even if you don’t have pets, fleas can still infest your property — especially if there were pets in the space previously.

 

How Do Fleas Spread?

Fleas can enter your space through:

• Pets who play outside or interact with other animals

• Stray animals (cats/dogs) passing near your property

• Used furniture or carpets

• Visitors bringing fleas on clothes or bags

• Poorly cleaned pet grooming areas or hostels

They lay eggs in soft materials like carpets, curtains, or bedding — and the infestation spreads quickly if not treated early.

 

Signs of Flea Infestation

In heavy infestations, you may see fleas jumping near pet beds or furniture even without close inspection.

 

Health Risks of Fleas

While fleas don’t spread as many diseases as other pests, they can still cause serious problems:

• Allergic reactions from flea bites

• Skin infections from scratching

• Tapeworm transmission through infected fleas

• Flea-borne diseases like typhus (rare, but possible)

• Anemia in pets due to excessive blood loss in severe cases
  
   

Flea Treatment by PestSol

Our professional flea control service is designed to break the life cycle of fleas and prevent future outbreaks.

We treat both homes and commercial properties like hostels, grooming centers, and pet shops.

Our process includes:

1. Inspection – Identify infestation zones and flea hotspots

2. Misting Treatment – Kills adult fleas and larvae in carpets, beds, sofas

3. Targeted Spraying – Focused treatment in cracks and corners

4. Advice on Pet Treatment – Flea control must also involve pets

5. Optional Follow-up – For heavy or recurring infestations

 Safe for children and pets after drying
 Fast-acting and long-lasting results
 Can be combined with pet-friendly pest management plans

 

Flea Prevention Tips

Whether you have pets or not, these tips can help:

• Vacuum carpets and sofas regularly

• Wash pet bedding in hot water weekly

• Groom pets and use vet-approved flea control products

• Seal cracks in wooden floors or baseboards

• Avoid adopting used fabric furniture without inspection

• Check pets after walks in parks or fields
  
   

Who’s at Risk?

• Homes with pets – Especially those who go outdoors

• Pet shops & grooming salons – High traffic from different animals

• Hostels & dormitories – Shared furniture and fabric-based items

• Animal shelters – Multiple animals in confined spaces

• Second-hand stores – Used furniture or carpets may carry fleas