Woof! Pet-owners had better take care. Fleas could bother just not your pet but you too. According to a press release from the National Pest Management Association of the United States (NPMA), fleas are known to appear more in summer and can feed on the blood of the pet-owners too.flea_2196

According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA:

Although, fleas are often associated with household pets, these pests can certainly affect human beings. Frequently, flea bites are itchy, unsightly and may cause allergic reactions in humans. With the recent increase in flea calls to pest control companies, it is important to protect your family from these potential health risks.

The following are tips offered by experts at NPMA:

  • Put your vacuum cleaners to good use/call the local pest control to rid your home of flea populations and flea eggs.
  • Rodents are major flea carriers. So keep your gardens free of rodents and rodent holes.
  • Free your house of rodents. If there is a major menace call the local pest control.
  • When taking your pets for a stroll keep them on leash. Also bathe and brush them regularly.
  • Take your pet to the vet regularly and rid your pet of fleas and adhere to directions when using flea medicines.

    • Mannes went on to add:flea-bites_2196

      If you suspect a flea infestation in your home, be proactive in treating the problem and contact a licensed pest professional to rid your home of fleas and to prevent future infestations.

      So then, pet-owners and those of you who have a rodent menace at home, free your home of fleas.

      Via: Business Wire