Fleas can be very annoying for your beloved pets, and female fleas can lay 5,000+ eggs in their lifespan. Because of this, you must act swiftly and wisely to prevent a flea infestation.
Charlotte Flea Control
Our local Charlotte flea control exterminators have years of experience in dealing with all types of flea infestations. At Go-Forth Home Services of Charlotte, we serve Charlotte, NC, and surrounding cities!
Family Owned Since 1959
Our company has been family owned since 1959. Let us help you with your pest problems today!
Get Rid Of Fleas Fast!
With years of experience in getting rid of fleas, our technicians will help you get rid of your flea problem, even the same day! We will ensure that no flea is left alive. Call us today to talk to one of our friendly staff.
Learn About Fleas & Flea Extermination
Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that take blood meals from both humans and pets. As a result of the discomfort, the host may scratch the spot where fleas feed, which may lead to infection. Fleas are also capable of surviving for long periods in developmental stages until there is a suitable host. The biology and behavioral pattern of fleas determine their control and eradication methods.
Due to their bloodsucking activities, fleas transfer germs which can lead to diseases. Fleas can be easily picked up by pets, particularly from the environment of contact with other pets. Thus, dedicated efforts must be made to ensure that fleas are out of homes at all times.
We have highlighted several practices that will prevent the invasion of fleas in homes. Fleas are mostly found in residential buildings, hence our focus on homes. Professional flea exterminators should, however, be contacted when an invasion is noticed.
Regular Visits To The Vet
Most times, flea infestations are noticed due to the persistent scratching of pets, or on the hair of pets upon careful examination. Therefore, it is important to keep pets in the best form of health to prevent flea infestation. Precautions, such as regular visits to the vet, can aid in the identification of fleas that are attached to the hair of pets. Flea identification is also very important because they can attach to the skin of children who play regularly with pets, and lead to allergies.
Proper Pet Hygiene
The maintenance of your pet’s hygiene is essential for the prevention of a flea infestation. Pets love to play outside and with other pets, which exposes them to picking up fleas in the environment. To ensure that fleas are not attached to the hair of pets, they should be bathed regularly, especially after outdoor activities. You should ensure that your pet is always clean as frequently as possible.
Scheduled Home Cleaning
Like other insects, fleas endure different stages of development. For fleas, there are the egg, larva, pupa, and adult growth stages. The change from one stage to another is dependent on favorable environmental conditions. Fleas can stay in the pupa form for very long periods, until a suitable host is nearby. Pupas of fleas in cocoons are usually found in rugs, carpets, and other floor surfaces.
Regular mopping and vacuuming of homes is necessary in eradicating the cocoons of fleas. Vacuuming is especially important, as the pressure sucks up the cocoons that may be hidden within the surfaces of rugs. The service of an experienced pest control company is always important in eradicating fleas. This is because professional flea exterminators eradicate fleas, identify hiding places of their cocoons, and install measures to prevent the entry of other household pests which may act as hosts for fleas.
In controlling fleas, the focus is on eradicating the pre-adult and adult fleas, as well as preventing their entry. Since fleas require mammals to thrive on, proper hygiene of pets and prevention of the entry of household pests are important factors for the control of fleas. Our goal is to help you keep fleas away; we hope we have been able to do that with this provided information.
We're grateful for every homeowner who trusts us with their home - it's a responsibility we care deeply about and never take lightly. Hear from our valued customers.
“He spent time educating us about "pests" and provided information regarding services with GoForth.”
- Joyce C.
This was my first experience with this co. They were very easy to get along with.
“Texted me before coming. Worked with me playing musical rooms with my dogs. I'll see how things are.”
- Constance E.
I'm very grateful that I found this company today!
“Amazing response time, reasonable prices, great customer service. Tevin was thorough and confident in his plan to fix our horrendous fire ant problem. We have had negative experiences with prior exterminators and probably waited way too long to call Go-For”
- Ashley T.
Great service with excellent solutions for any of our needs.
“We have been customers for almost 7 years for a reason. Our technician is the best. He always knows exactly how to address whatever pest has decided to bother us. We have referred them to many of our neighbors. Well worth the cost not to have to worry abou”
- Toya B.
Highly recommend Go-Forth!
“Answered all my questions and I felt their pricing was very reasonable.”
Lock In Year-Round Coverage
