Fighting Off Fleas – Even in Winter

For pet owners, fleas are public enemy #1. From the second that spring showers come around, to the first days of fall, there is plenty to worry about in the pest department. Part of what makes fleas so tricky is that winter temperatures are not always enough to knock those opponents out. With warmer weather across many Canadian cities, the lifespan of these bugs is getting longer and longer.

Where are Pests Hiding Out?

It is easy to forget about fleas when they are not infesting your home or work place. Like any insect, these biting bugs begin their lives outdoors. The main goal of every flea is to find their next warm meal but finding a new host means more than full bellies, it means shelter from the elements.

Everyone assumes that cold snaps kill fleas but these insects are more stubborn than they seem. Adult fleas have a hard time surviving in temperatures below 8 degrees but it is not impossible. Anything above freezing is a playground for pests. As temperatures begin to drop, fleas are quick to latch onto hosts, this might be a pant leg or household pet but it can also be a wild animal.

Fleas might latch onto squirrels, raccoons or other nearby wildlife, hitching a ride into their shelters. Having these animals around your space means that they might be depositing insects right at your doorstep. Hiding in hovels means fleas are able to pop out on warmer days - even in winter. This means that no season is safe from bites and possible infestations.

Treating Your Infestation

The second that a flea enters your home, it begins to spread its numbers. Laying eggs loosely allows them to be dropped and blown across wide spaces, nestling into cracks and crevices around flooring or under baseboards. This makes getting rid of these pests so difficult. Instead of treating one area of your residential or commercial space, proper pest removal has to treat the entirety of your space.

Toodaloo technicians put a stop to pest infestations with a multi-step, environmentally friendly approach. Don’t wait another day when you can call an expert to ditch your pests at the first sign of bugs.