When FLEAS are a pain, call crane.
Extermination & Control
Crane Pest Solutions’ Approach
Crane offers comprehensive treatments, including insecticide sprays and steam cleaning for carpets, furniture, and pet bedding. Their services also focus on treating outdoor areas where fleas may breed, along with ongoing monitoring and pet care advice. Vacuuming and washing bedding regularly after treatment is key to preventing re-infestation, as flea eggs may take time to hatch.
Bug Identification
Common Name: Fleas
Scientific Name: Siphonaptera (order)
Seasonal Behavior
Most Active: Spring through early fall.
Behavior: Fleas are most active in warm, humid weather, especially during Minnesota’s spring and summer months. They often infest pets, spreading rapidly through homes as they lay eggs in carpets, furniture, and bedding. While they slow down in winter, indoor heating can prolong their activity.
Minnesota-Specific Climate Impact
Impact of Weather: Fleas thrive in Minnesota’s warm and humid summer weather but become less active as temperatures drop. However, indoor heating in winter can cause flea eggs to hatch, creating a year-round problem if not properly addressed.
Habitat & Entry Points
Habitat: Fleas are commonly found on pets, in carpets, bedding, and upholstery. Outside, they thrive in shaded areas, grass, and under decks or porches.
Entry Points: Fleas are typically brought indoors by pets or wildlife. They can also hitch a ride on human clothing or through infested items like rugs or furniture.
Damage & Risks
Damage: Flea bites can cause itching, allergic reactions, and in some cases, transmit diseases. Infestations can also create discomfort for pets and lead to skin conditions or anemia in severe cases.
Signs of Infestation: Pets excessively scratching or biting themselves, flea dirt (small black specks) in pet fur, visible fleas on pet bedding, and bites on humans (often around ankles or legs).
Prevention Tips
Preventive Measures: Regularly bathe and treat pets with flea preventatives, vacuum frequently, wash pet bedding in hot water, and treat outdoor areas where fleas may live. Avoid bringing second-hand furniture into the home without inspection.
FACT
A single flea can bite up to 400 times in a day.
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Fleas cannot fly, but they can jump incredible distances—up to 150 times their body length.
Contact Us
Crane Pest Solutions is a small locally owned pest control company serving Commercial and Residential properties in SE MN. Where we want to help give you peace of mind through education and services. We have over a decade of experience serving the SE MN area and the issues specific to our area.