Flea Control in Coralville: Understanding the Lifecycle of a Flea

Once fleas invade your outdoor spaces, it’s generally just a matter of time before they creep into your home. At Mosquito Hunters^™, we utilize top-notch flea control treatments to effectively address flea infestations in the Coralville, IA area and prevent them from coming back. And though our team has your outdoor area covered, there are still preventative measures you can take to prevent indoor infestations. However, these preventative steps target fleas at different stages of their lifecycle, which is why it’s important to understand them.

The Stages of Flea Development

1. Flea Eggs

Flea eggs account for around half of the fleas in an average infestation. Adult fleas can lay up to around 40 eggs per day, which is why checking your pets’ fur for these pests on a regular basis is a crucial part of preventing indoor infestations.

2. Flea Larvae

Flea larvae, which make up around a third of an average population, spend their days feeding on pre-digested blood and other organic matter. Getting your pets on an anti-flea program is an effective way to fight larvae, as these treatments will eliminate eggs and prevent them from hatching in the first place.

3. Flea Pupae

Flea pupae develop into adults inside their cocoons, which take around 5-20 days to construct. These cocoons have a sticky coating and are often embedded deep within rugs and carpets. Vacuuming flea pupae away can provide limited results. To eliminate indoor fleas at this stage, it’s best to use a steam cleaner.

4. Adult Fleas

Once flea pupae are fully developed, and a potential meal walks by, fleas will emerge from their cocoons as adults and start the cycle all over. They sense prey by their body height, the carbon dioxide they release when breathing, and the vibrations made by their footsteps.

How Our Flea Control Protects Coralville Residents

Our flea control treatments use a proven process and advanced products to quickly and effectively eliminate fleas at every stage of their lifecycle. And with ongoing applications of our treatments, you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor spaces without the constant fear of bringing fleas inside.

We offer proven flea control to our neighbors located all over the area. Here are the communities we serve:

• Coralville
• Iowa City
• Marion
• North Liberty
• Solon
• Hiawatha
• Muscatine
• Ely
• Tiffin
• Swisher
• Shueyville
• Mount Vernon
• And throughout the surrounding area

For flea control in Coralville, contact us today!