Fleas are a common summer problem in Brisbane homes with cats and dogs. Flea eggs and pupae sit in carpets, rugs, pet bedding, cracks in timber floors and shady spots in the yard, and they hatch when they sense warmth and movement. That is why numbers can seem to explode after a warm, wet spell or when you come home from a holiday.
The crew we book treats the indoor and outdoor areas where the flea life cycle carries on. The treatment works well alongside flea control on your pets from your vet, since treating the home without the animals, or the animals without the home, often lets fleas bounce back within weeks.
- A spray of carpets, rugs, skirting edges and floor cracks
- Insect growth products to stop eggs and larvae developing
- Treatment of pet sleeping areas, under decks and shaded garden spots
- Advice on vacuuming and washing pet bedding
Before the visit, vacuum all floors well, including under beds and couches, and empty the vacuum outside. Wash pet bedding in hot water, pick up toys and clothes from the floor and mow the lawn if pets use the yard. People and pets need to stay out until treated floors are dry, and the crew will tell you how long that is.
Keep vacuuming daily for a couple of weeks afterwards, since the vibration brings out remaining fleas so they contact the treatment. A few may still appear as the last pupae hatch, which is normal. Yard flea work can be combined with a mosquito visit in Brisbane. Call 07 3543 7768 to book flea treatment with upfront pricing.
