Fleas usually arrive with a pet or hitch a ride from the garden, then settle into carpets, rugs and soft furnishings where the eggs and larvae can survive for weeks. Homes in Melbourne with pets that spend time both indoors and outdoors are the ones we hear from most, particularly during the warmer months when flea numbers build up fastest.
Because fleas live in several stages at once, from eggs through to biting adults, the crew we book treats carpets, skirting boards and pet resting areas together rather than focusing on one spot. Outdoor areas where pets spend time, such as under decks or in shaded garden beds, are checked as well, since untreated outdoor areas can reintroduce fleas soon after an indoor treatment. Rental properties changing tenants are also worth a mention, as fleas left behind by a previous pet can surprise new occupants within days of moving in.
On the phone, tell us whether you have pets, which rooms they use most, and how long you have noticed bites or activity, and we will give you a price before booking a visit to Melbourne. Vacuuming beforehand where you can helps, and the crew will run through anything else worth doing before they arrive. Bites around the ankles or ongoing itching after a visit to a friend's place with pets are common tip offs that fleas have come home with you.
- Treatment of carpets, rugs and pet resting areas
- Checks of shaded outdoor areas pets use
- Suitable for homes with dogs, cats or both
- Upfront pricing given before any crew is booked
- Simple steps to reduce reinfestation afterwards
Call 03 9970 7667 to describe the activity you have seen and book a flea treatment visit.