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Pure Protection Plans
Pure Basic
Pests covered include:
- Cockroaches
- Ants (Excludes Carpenter & Odorous House Ants)
- Silverfish
- Bees & Wasps (main structure that can be serviced from the ground)
- Spiders (Excludes Brown Recluse)
- Centipedes
- Earwigs
- Millipedes
- Pill Bugs
- Crickets
- Inside termite inspection Nov-Feb
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•Initial inspection required
Pure Plus
Pests covered include:
- All pests from the Basic Plan
- Ants (including Carpenter & Odorous House Ants)
- Pantry Pests
- Fabric Pests
- Rats
- House mice
- Fleas (inside only)
- Bees and Wasps (entire property that can be serviced from the ground)
- Pill Bugs
- Ground Beetles
- Clover mites
- Sow Bugs
- Inside termite inspection Nov-Feb
•Initial inspection required
Pure Premium
Pests covered include:
- All pests from the Basic & Plus Plans
- Mosquitos (March-October)
- Ticks
- Gnats
- Camel Crickets
- Bees and Wasps (entire property that can be serviced from the ground)
- Lady Beetles
- Springtails
- Box Elder Bugs
- Saw Toothed Grain Beetle
- Spider Mites
- Inside termite inspection Nov-Feb
•Initial inspection required
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How Do I Get Flea Control?
People ask us all the time “how do I get rid of fleas?” The answer is that you contact Pure Pest so that someone who knows what they’re dealing with and how to guard against re-infestation can help you. Some of our methods include:
Chemical Management – Fleas have become very resistant to pyrethroid insecticides, so proper chemical management is very important.
- Steam Treatment – This is effective but the temperature must reach 150 to 170 degrees. It is labor-intensive, tedious and time-consuming. You’ll want someone who knows when and how to use steam treatment in combination with other methods to help you with it. This will ensure this method is used efficiently, and no time or effort is wasted.
- Vacuuming – Vacuuming is effective but it must be done consistently and must be complemented by use of pesticides.
We Take Extra Flea Extermination Precautions
Contact us today and we’ll get started eradicating your flea problem right away!
“Great company with great energy!”
Pure Pest was the 2nd company I hired for a flea problem because the 1st company was not helpful and basically stole my money. Jake and the team were so helpful and worked with me. They worked with me for MONTHS until the fleas were gone!!! I highly recommend!! Great company with great energy!! Very flexible schedules.
– Lauren J.
A Blood-Sucking Parasite
Did you know that there are about 2,500 different species of fleas? All 2,500 of them are external parasites who survive by hematophagy — or in other words, the practice of consuming the blood of their hosts. They can’t fly, but don’t underestimate their ability to get around: fleas can jump up to about 7 inches up, and about 13 inches sideways. Their impressive jumping skills are among the best in the animal kingdom, which is very bad news for us!
Why? Because fleas are the source of a huge variety of illnesses and infections, including tapeworm, bubonic plague, and painful rashes. Humans are not the only species to suffer from flea-related problems: they’re as happy to feed off of other mammals and birds as well! If your dog has ever had fleas, you’ve seen firsthand just how hard these tiny critters can make life for their fellow inhabitants of planet earth: dogs with fleas are often miserable as they are unable to get any relief from the itch and sting caused by flea bites.
Fleas 101: The Life Cycle
It is important to note that cocoons are immune to insecticides. Any flea cocoons that are part of the infestation during a treatment will protect the pupa within so you could find yourself dealing with another infestation once the fully grown fleas emerge. To ensure that your flea elimination efforts are successful, you’ll need the help of a professional with experience in dealing with fleas. Pure Pest technicians handle flea problems all the time. Once your technician has a full understanding of what they’re dealing with, they’ll be able to develop a plan that eliminates the infestation, including the fleas that are protected inside their cocoons.
A Historic Infestation — in My House?
Given the staggering number of historical plague deaths, it can be easy to think of the disease as a thing of the past. But, it’s still around today. Fortunately, while there have been fatal cases of plague in recent years, we now have the ability to diagnose it and it can usually be effectively treated with antibiotics. Nevertheless, if you’ve got a flea infestation, there’s no need to risk exposure to plague or any of the other nasty germs that fleas can carry. Pure Pest can eliminate the threat, as well as need for awkward and uncomfortable delousing treatments for your pets!
DIY Flea Control
There are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of a flea infestation, including:
St. Louis Flea Types
Fleas can be very annoying, and as we’ve mentioned, they can spread infection and diseases so it’s important to act fast if you think your home has become infested. In St. Louis, if you’re dealing with fleas, you’re likely to be dealing with one of the following three types:
Cat Flea
Don’t be fooled by the name, these fleas can be found on dogs as well as cats. You may spot their eggs nested in your carpets if they fall off your pet.
Human Flea
Human fleas find the hairy parts of the human body and like to stay there— YUCK! Luckily, you won’t need to worry too much about these fleas if you practice good personal hygiene, and keep conditions in and around your home clean and sanitary.
Rat Flea
Rat fleas feed on blood. They attach themselves to mice, rats, and even humans. If you see these, call Pure Pest immediately so we can help protect you from the spread of infection, disease, and discomcomfort!