How to get rid of bed fleas?

A flea is a small black pest that has a high vitality and is capable of causing enormous harm to both humans and animals. It is necessary to fight such insects in the early stages of their appearance, since they reproduce with very high activity. Read below about what these parasites look like, why they appear in the house and how to deal with them.

Bed fleas are a generic name for several species of fleas that prefer to choose beds and bedding as a place to live. The following types of these parasites are distinguished: canine, feline, human, linen, furniture and bed, as well as bird and rat.

In general, all these fleas are similar to each other, their sizes are equally small and usually do not exceed a few millimeters in length. They look like small dots, which makes them difficult to notice at first. Fleas have a streamlined body, a hard chitinous cover on the body and powerful hind limbs, which are adapted for long and high jumps, as well as for fast movement.

The color of insects depends solely on what phase of development they are in. So, adults are yellow or brown flea beetles, the young individual is black.

Fleas, having appeared in the house and settled in a comfortable place for them, begin to actively reproduce. One flea is capable of laying about 400 eggs in its entire life. They carry out masonry in the most secluded places: in lumps of dust, in the upholstery of upholstered furniture, in soft toys, under the baseboards, in clothes that are rarely worn, and not only. It is necessary to fight them even if there are still few of them.

Fleas, as mentioned above, are parasites. They feed on human blood, leaving bites on open areas of the body, including most often the chest, neck and head, and also suck the blood of animals, both wild and domestic. Of course, these bites should never be ignored. They not only cause pain, itching and irritation, but can also cause allergies and swelling, as well as various diseases, including helminthiasis, fungal diseases, and dangerous infections: brucellosis, typhus, anthrax, plague and more ...

These harmful insects are carriers of more than 200 types of various infectious diseases. Besides, it is fleas that can be the main cause of exhaustion, anemia, as well as the death of pets with weakened immunity or recently born animals.

Flea bites are not difficult to recognize. Its characteristic features include redness some time after the bite, in the middle of which there is a small abscess. After some time, this speck can be eliminated, and it will be replaced by an unpleasant and constant itching. In the event that you saw several spots located next to each other on a skin area at once, then this indicates an attack by a whole flock of these insects.

If you find bites, the area on the skin should be washed with soap and water and treated with peroxide or other means. Use cold compresses to relieve and relieve itching and swelling.

When fleas appear in the house, residents begin to reflect on where they came from. Actually There are many reasons why fleas appear in the room.

First of all, these parasites are taken in the house because of pets. Warm-blooded animals, or rather their dense six, is a favorite place for most flea beetles, since it is there that all favorable conditions are provided for them. The animal's fur is a good place for them both in terms of climatic conditions and in terms of proximity to the source of food. Most often, fleas cling to the pet's fur while walking, jumping from grass or other animals. To prevent fleas in your house and your pet, it is necessary to treat the animal with special preparations on a regular basis, use different shampoos and other anti-parasite agents.

Besides, fleas also appear from small rodents, including mice and rats.

Parasites can be brought into the bed purely by accident through outerwear. It is enough just to throw it on the bed in order to later put it on the hanger, and the flea, if it was there, will hastily change its location. Subsequently, you will quickly notice this parasite in the folds of the bedding or all over the mattress.

Another reason is dampness. Fleas are tenacious insects that can function successfully in almost any conditions, but they hardly tolerate a lack of fluid. Therefore, most often fleas can be found in basements and bathrooms. If you have a water supply in your house, then there is a high probability that these parasites will come to you as well.

Clutter can also cause fleas to appear, as it is the easiest place for them to find food.

Chemicals are the best and most effective. They are able to kill most parasites in the shortest possible time. However, despite their high efficiency, drugs of this kind also have disadvantages. They have only one drawback: after processing, they often have to leave their place of residence for a certain period of time. Please note that most of these funds are very dangerous. It is necessary to use them strictly following the instructions, while in no case should you neglect safety precautions and protective equipment, including a mask and rubber gloves.

Sprays and aerosols are the most popular in the fight against fleas. They spread rapidly, have a detrimental effect on parasites, and have an average level of potency. Such aerosols are very popular as:

• "Combat";
• Raid;
• "Veran";
• Raptor.

Another chemical is crayons. It is not difficult to use crayons, it is enough to apply them in the place where parasites are most common. Such a remedy will be effective only if the number of parasites is not too large. Moreover, they are completely safe.

Powders are another flea remedy. They can handle the apartment, and after that you don't have to look for a new place of residence for a while. If there is no direct contact with this agent, then it is simply impossible to poison them, but it would be best to relocate pets somewhere. In general, powders are a viable option, but they cannot be applied to vertical surfaces. The most popular are the following tools of this type:

• "Clean house";
• "Phenaxin";
• ECO "Absolute Chamomile".

Chemical preparations in liquid form among all the listed funds are the most effective and have a long duration, they can contribute to the complete destruction of parasites in the house. However, at the same time, such funds are very dangerous for both humans and animals. They are a concentrate of poison that is diluted in water strictly according to the instructions. Note that for some time after treatment with such a remedy, you will have to live in another place. These drugs include:

• Get;
• Biorin;
• Chlorpyrifos;
• Sinusan.

If it speaks of a complete disinsection of the home with the help of professional drugs, then it would be best to contact a special service. Experts will help you completely rid the house of insects by thoroughly processing the entire room, while you cannot accidentally harm yourself or your pets with certain chemicals.

Most often, some of these funds are used for preventive purposes or if the number of fleas in your home is not too high. Otherwise, for a better effect and complete elimination of pests, it will be necessary to resort to the use of chemicals.

• To combat fleas using folk methods, you can use tar soap. This product does not have a high level of complexity in terms of preparation. It is necessary to crumble ordinary tar soap into water, mix it all thoroughly and carry out wet cleaning.
• Boric acid is another helper in the fight against harmful insects. This is a dangerous substance for them, which can be used as a poison.
• Another remedy is soda and salt. It is enough to mix these two components, and then sprinkle with the resulting product in those locations where you most often meet flea beetles. It is necessary to leave the mixture for 10-12 hours, after which it is necessary to vacuum it there.

Preventive measures can help prevent harmful insects from entering and spreading in your home.

• Initially, you must carefully monitor the cleanliness and humidity in the room. The second factor is especially important, since dampness, even with perfect cleanliness, can cause parasites. It is recommended to carry out wet cleaning on an ongoing basis using folk remedies - for example, tar soap. In addition, you should vacuum regularly upholstered furniture and carpets.
• If pets live in your apartment, then cleaning should be done a little more often. The animals themselves must be monitored, regularly inspected, periodically processing the wool with special sprays and shampoos. To make these products more effective, you can purchase a special collar that will protect you and your pet from fleas.
• Clothes should be washed periodically, even those that you do not wear very often. It should be stored only in strictly dried form.