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First, take the necessary
steps to get rid of the fleas on your pet. Pets are usually the
source of a home flea infestation, as these insects tend to hitch a
ride on a warm-blooded animal.
Clean areas that your pet occupies on a regular basis. These
locations are more likely to have fleas, eggs, larvae, and pupae.
Make sure you clean basement and garage floors as well.
Vacuum carpets often, as this not only prevents an infestation, but
can also get rid of a large amount of the critters if you already
have a problem.
Place flea granules in your carpet once a year. They will last for
12 months and work well without causing any harm to pets or people.
If you're really worried about an infestation, apply an insecticide
to carpets, such as micro-encapsulated pyrethrins, as many times as
applicable. But be careful. Families with small children may want to
stay away from a chemical solution.
If you do use chemicals, also apply a growth regulator that will
break the life cycle of the flea.
If you can't seem to get rid of the fleas on your own, call in the
pest control professionals. They will know how to deal with this
pest problem safely and effectively.
In summer and early fall fleas are the most active. If you begin
flea prevention in the spring, you'll achieve better results.
It's more important to worry about flea eggs than the adults. Eggs
can be planted almost anywhere, and are more difficult to wipe out.
Control fleas outside of your home as well. No matter how clean you
are inside the house, if there are a lot of fleas outside you will
always have to deal with them inside.
Always read the label before using chemicals to rid your house of
fleas. With kids and pets, these solutions aren't always the best
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