This article was co-authored by Kevin Carrillo and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Kevin Carrillo is a Pest Control Specialist and the Senior Project Manager for MMPC, a pest control service and certified Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) based in the New York City area. MMPC is certified by the industry’s leading codes and practices, including the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), QualityPro, GreenPro, and The New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA). MMPC's work has been featured in CNN, NPR, and ABC News.
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If you’ve ever owned a furry animal before, you’re probably very familiar with fleas. These annoying pests that hitch a ride on cats and dogs can infest your home in the blink of an eye—and once they’re there, it can be hard to get them out. Fortunately, all hope is not lost! In this article, we’ve detailed some ways you can get rid of the fleas once and for all and (hopefully) prevent them from ever coming back.
This article is based on an interview with our MMPC-certified pest control specialist, Kevin Carrillo. Check out the full interview here.
Steps
How Do You Get Rid Of Fleas In The House?
Expert Q&A
Tips
- If you’ve tried a few home remedies and you still have fleas, consider calling a professional pest control service.Thanks
References
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
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- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/fleas/getting_rid.html
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21718-flea-bites
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pest-control/21303022/get-rid-of-fleas
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
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- ↑ Kevin Carrillo. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/fleas/getting_rid.html
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