Just the thought of fleas or ticks infesting your home is enough to make you start to itch. And when you find one, that itchy feeling only gets worse. Don’t let these tiny creatures get the best of you. This helpful guide will answer all your questions about flea and tick infestations but was too grossed out to ask. You’ll learn how to spot an infestation and how to eliminate these unwelcome guests from your home for good! But first, let’s try to understand the gravity of a potential infestation—how harmful are these pests really?
The good news is that the mere presence of fleas and ticks won’t do you any harm since they don’t leave behind toxic debris like cockroaches do.
The bad news is that fleas and ticks bite—and that’s where the trouble starts. Either one of these bugs can trigger allergic reactions in some people. If this happens, symptoms to look out for include:
-Difficulty breathing
-Nausea
-Swelling of the lips, face, or throat
If flea or tick bites trigger you, this is nothing to mess around with. Even if you’re not allergic, these bites will leave you with pain, redness, and swelling at the site of the bite.
But it doesn’t end there. Fleas and ticks can also transmit serious diseases.
You don’t want to let just anyone to handle such a frustrating, potentially unending problem like this—trust the experts. Joshua's has a qualified team of pest control professionals who will get to the root of your problem so you can reclaim your home from these biting pests.
The Joshua's team will start by assessing your situation through a thorough inspection and then determining a plan of action that is suited for your particular home. And don’t worry: our professionals customize their plan to work around all family members—pets included!
The longer you let a flea or tick infestation fester, the worse it gets, so contact a Joshua's representative to get started on your solution right away!