Fleas usually arrive in North Geelong homes on a dog or cat, then settle into carpets, rugs, couches and pet beds. Most of the fleas in a home are not on the pet at all. They are eggs, larvae and pupae hiding in the carpet fibres and between floorboards, waiting for warmth and movement. That is why people often notice bites around the ankles after coming home from a holiday, or after moving into a rental where the last tenant had pets.
When you call, tell us how many rooms have carpet or rugs, whether you have pets and whether the problem is inside, outside or both. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats fleas in Geelong homes regularly.
- A spray over carpets, rugs and hard floors that stops eggs and larvae growing into adult fleas
- Treatment under beds, couches and along skirting boards
- Treatment of pet bedding areas, laundries and sleep spots
- A spray of shaded areas of the yard, under decks and in kennels
- Tips on vacuuming and washing bedding after the visit
Before the visit, vacuum every floor well, empty the vacuum outside, wash pet bedding in hot water and pick up items from the floor. Your pets need their own flea treatment from your vet at around the time of the visit, or fleas will come straight back in. Keep people and pets off the treated floors until they are dry.
You may still see a few fleas for two weeks or so as pupae hatch. Keep vacuuming every day, as the movement brings them out onto the treated floor. Call 03 7053 9842 to book flea treatment in North Geelong.