Fleas can take over a home surprisingly quickly. One pet bringing fleas home from a park or a neighbour's yard can lead to hundreds of eggs spread through carpets, rugs, pet bedding and shaded parts of the garden. In Sunnybank, the warm, humid months are when flea problems peak, and itchy bites around the ankles are often the first thing people notice. Pets scratching more than usual, or small dark specks in their bedding, are other signs worth mentioning when you call.
Preparation is a big part of flea control. Before the crew we book arrives, vacuum every floor, including under beds and couches, wash pet bedding in hot water, pick up toys and items from the floor, and make sure your pets have been treated with a vet-recommended product. The crew then treats carpets, rugs, floorboard gaps and the areas where pets sleep, and the yard if needed.
- Carpets, rugs and floorboard gaps
- Pet beds and favourite resting spots
- Under furniture and along skirting boards
- Shaded areas of the yard and under decks
- Under-house areas where pets shelter
Flea pupae sit inside tough cocoons that treatments cannot reach, so new fleas can hatch for two or three weeks after the visit. Keep vacuuming daily, as vibration triggers hatching and brings them into contact with the treated surface. Empty the vacuum outside each time. Keep treating your pets as your vet recommends, otherwise the cycle starts again.
The crew explains how long to stay off treated floors before you and your pets return. The price is given before the visit is booked. Call 07 3543 7769 to book flea control in Sunnybank.
