Pests and Your Pets
Megan Pinneo
Household pets and the pests they can carry
Your pet has a pest.
.A vast majority of households in the United States today have at least one pet, ranging from dogs and cats, to horses, and birds. As much as we love our precious furbabies, and feel they can do no wrong they can also carry all sorts of pests into our homes. Not only can the pests that they carry in be a nuisance to us inside the home, but can be harmful to pets. Our beloved pets rely on us for most everything in their lives, no wonder they rely on us to help them out when they have a pest related problem. But, who do you call on when you are faced with the pest related issue when it concerns your pet? Think you can handle a fur ball full of fleas on your own? And what about flies, did you know they can be harmful to our pets as well? Our pets can often be faced with many different kinds of health issues, joint pain, cancer, etc. don’t let them suffer from pest related illnesses.
What types of pests are harmful to pets?
Fleas- Being the most common pests among pets they are also difficult to get rid of, laying thousands of eggs on their host at one time. Fleas spread and multiply when jumping from host to host. Pets can come into contact with fleas by the environment they are in or other animals that have fleas. Once a flea has found a host (your pet) it can cause a variety of problems. Fleas are known for causing the usual itching and scratching, but they can also cause Anemia in your pet. They can also cause allergic reactions, and skin infections. Most often you can spot the fleas on the fur of your animal, they are tiny and black. While they usually don’t infest other animals they can find a host on your pet bird or rabbit. There are treatments options available in getting rid of the fleas that are on your pets. Shampoos and medication available that can help with the irritation and infestation. If the flea problem seems to be painful to your pet or has lasted after several attempts of treatment contact your trusted veterinarian. Now, you may have been able to get rid of the problem the fleas have caused to your animal but you need to be sure that you have also taken care of the flea problem in your home. Not taking care of the flea problem in your home can just cause repetition of fleas coming back onto your pets. Black Knight Pest Control has a Flea Control Service that can rid your home of fleas, to help insure the safety and well-being of your family pet.
Flies- Shoo Fly. Flies will most likely be a threat to your outside animals more so than your indoors pets. Horses and outside dogs are the ones usually are threatened by horse, stable, house, and horn flies. They all easily spread diseases to outside pets, as they are more likely to contract diseases if bitten by an infected fly. House flies suck blood through their bite and cause equine infectious anemia virus to horses. A horse can develop pneumonia just as humans would and can become extremely ill. Rest and inflammatory medication are usually recommend by a veterinarian if symptoms persist. Seeking help by your veterinarian is highly encouraged if you notice symptoms of cough, loss of appetite and depression. If you have a fly problem outside your home it is addressed by a professional pest control technician. There are monthly, and bi-monthly options available to meet your needs.
Bees- Human or animal, no one wants to suffer from a bee sting. Just like humans we are not always sure on how one will react after being stung by a bee. Some may not have any symptoms at all and just have irritated skin, while others may have an allergic reaction and need medical attention immediately. If you notice a hive around your home call a professional to see if the hive can be removed. Bees can also be a threat to indoor pets. Bees can enter through rips or open gaps in windows and doors. Black Knight Termite and Pest Control offers a Bee Control Service that can remove or eliminate the hive depending on the situation of the bees.
Bee Control Service
Spiders- It is rare that a spider will bite an animal but it does happen and in cases concerning a brown recluse spider or a black widow spider it can de deadly. A bite from a brown recluse or black widow can cause severe infection. Always protect your animals and family against spiders like these with Spider Control Service from Black Knight Pest Control. If you are starting to notice webs inside or outside the home or see what look like small silk covered sacs with spikes around them these are brown recluse eggs, and a professional should be contacted before the infestation grows.
Mosquitoes, ticks, mites, and worms. And the list continues.
Pest Vs Pets
Need help winning the battle between the two?
As summer approaches indoor and outdoor pests grow in numbers. This is the time of year Pest Control Companies see a significant jump in pest infestations. You should not have to suffer from pest infestations and neither should your family pets. Black Knight Pest Control is a licensed locally owned family operated business that can help with any pest problem you become faced with. Black Knight has the ability to help with several pests that could be harmful to your pets.
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