08/25/2026
🚨 FLEAS ARE TERRIBLE THIS YEAR! 🚨
We’ve seen an unusually high number of serious flea infestations across the Ohio Valley this season—and there are several reasons why.
Warm temperatures and high humidity allow flea eggs and larvae to develop faster. Shaded, damp areas under decks, porches, bushes and animal resting spots create ideal breeding conditions. Wildlife such as raccoons, opossums, squirrels and stray animals can also introduce fleas around a home—even when the homeowner doesn’t have pets.
Fleas are especially difficult because most of an infestation is hidden as eggs, larvae and protected pupae. According to the CDC, pupae can remain inside their cocoons until movement, warmth and carbon dioxide signal that a host is nearby. That’s why fleas may suddenly appear in large numbers—or seem to return after treatment.
If you notice fleas:
✅ Contact your veterinarian about treating every pet
✅ Vacuum floors, furniture and pet-resting areas frequently
✅ Wash pet bedding using hot water
✅ Avoid relying only on foggers or store-bought sprays
✅ Call a licensed pest-control professional before the infestation grows
Fleas usually require cooperation between the homeowner, veterinarian and pest-control professional. Follow-up treatments may also be necessary because flea pupae are naturally protected inside their cocoons.
Don’t wait until they take over your home—call JC Pest Control today!
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