Fleas can build up in a home in Milton before anyone notices, especially over the warm, humid months. They usually come in on a cat or dog, but they can also be waiting in a rental property after the previous occupant's pet has left. Only a small share of fleas live on the animal at any time. Most are eggs, larvae and pupae tucked away in carpet, rugs, pet beds and the gaps between floorboards.
The crew treats every floor in the home, working slowly along skirting boards, under beds and couches and around pet sleeping spots. The product kills adult fleas and includes a growth inhibitor that stops eggs and larvae from maturing. Outside, they treat shady patches of the yard, under decks and verandahs, and anywhere pets like to lie. Your pet will need its own flea treatment from a vet or pet shop at the same time, or the cycle can start again.
- Treatment of carpets, rugs and gaps between floorboards
- Focus on pet beds, under furniture and along skirting boards
- Outside treatment of shady yards, decks and verandahs
- A growth inhibitor to stop eggs and larvae maturing
- Advice on vacuuming and washing after the visit
Before the visit, vacuum all floors and furniture, wash pet bedding on a hot cycle and clear items off the floor. Keep people and pets off treated floors until they are dry. For two weeks afterwards, vacuum every day, as the vibration brings fleas out of hiding to meet the treatment. If anyone reacts badly to bites, speak to a doctor.
Crews visit Milton and the western inner suburbs through the week. Call 07 3543 7770 to book flea control and hear your upfront price.
