Fleas Control Services in Kenya

Fleas are small parasites that grow to about 3mm long and feed off the blood of cats, dogs and humans. They normally live for 2 to 4-months. Fleas live in carpets and are rarely seen, only leaving the carpet to feed by jumping onto a cat or dog. If they jump onto soft furnishings or clothing they’ll always return to the carpet. They don’t live on humans and only bite them if a cat or dog isn’t available to feed on.

Although fleas can feed on a variety of hosts, they are only able to breed when feeding on their preferred host. A home or business will still need treatment even when the fleas’ preferred host pet isn’t present as they will be forced to feed on humans.

Fleas cause discomfort to both humans and animals when they bite. They often prefer women and children to men. People react in different ways to bites and the reaction may be immediate or may take several hours. A usual reaction is itching but some people may experience swelling as well.