It seems the heat is just fueling the flea problems pet owners may be having. Here is some very important information that may help you before your issue becomes out of control and you have to call professional help.

Fleas can cause all sorts of misery for your pets and you as the owner. Your pet can experience excessive scratching and fur loss, bites, tapeworm and expensive trips to the vet. You or your family members could also receive bites from these little pests. A female flea can lay an d average of 27 eggs per day. The eggs hatch and then in your carpets, furniture, cracks of hardwood flooring, pet beds and blankets the larvae develop and then show themselves as adults and then the whole cycle begins again. As you can imagine, this can lead to a huge issue in a very short amount of time. Follow these steps at the VERY first sign you see of fleas or suspect you may have the. These are not guaranteed to remove all of your problem, but it certainly will help reduce the issue.

•  Bathe your dogs is Dawn dish washing soap
• Vacuum all carpeted areas of your home (empty the plastic container (or if a bagged model throw away the bag) Do this everyday. This will shake up the eggs for you to remove before they hatch
• Wash all pet blankets and bedding in hot water
• Mop/Clean all tile and hardwood floors
• Mow your grass if high

If these steps do not help your issue, then it is time to call a pest professional to schedule an appointment so that they can rid your home, pets and family of these critters. Be prepared for your pest professional to advise you or preparation things that need to happen that will work in conjunction to rid your home of fleas.