A flea problem in Birkdale usually starts with a pet, but it quickly spreads to carpets, rugs, pet beds, couches and shady spots in the yard. Adult fleas are only a small part of it. Eggs fall off pets and hatch into larvae that sit deep in carpet fibres and cracks in floorboards, then spin cocoons that can wait weeks before hatching. That is why bites can keep coming even after the pet has been treated.
The crew we book treats the floors throughout the home, paying close attention to carpets, rugs, under beds and couches, and wherever pets sleep. Shaded parts of the yard, under decks and under the house are treated too. The product used includes an ingredient that stops young fleas developing into biting adults, which breaks the cycle.
- Carpets, rugs and floorboard gaps
- Pet beds, couches and favourite sleeping spots
- Under beds and furniture
- Shaded yard areas and under decks
Preparation makes a big difference. Vacuum all floors and furniture well before the visit and empty the vacuum into an outside bin. Wash pet bedding and throws in hot water. Make sure pets are treated by your vet or with a pet store product on the same day, otherwise they bring fleas straight back inside. Mowing the lawn and clearing clutter from under the house before the visit also helps the crew reach shaded spots outside.
Keep vacuuming daily for two weeks afterwards to draw out fleas still in their cocoons. You may see a few for a short while, which is normal. Once numbers drop, regular pet flea products help keep things that way. We give you the price for your Birkdale home before the visit. To book flea treatment, call 07 3543 7767.
