Fleas can take over a home quickly on the Sunshine Coast, especially in the warmer months. They usually come in on pets, but they can also hatch from eggs left behind by previous tenants or from animals passing through the yard. You may notice them jumping on the carpet or on your ankles, or see pets scratching more than usual.
Fleas spend most of their life cycle as eggs and larvae in carpet, rugs, pet bedding, cracks in floorboards and shady spots in the yard. That is why treating only the pet rarely clears the problem. The crew we book treats the floors and soft furnishings inside and the areas outside where pets rest, so each stage of the cycle is dealt with.
- Treatment of carpets, rugs and floorboard gaps
- Pet sleeping areas inside and outside
- Shady yard spots, under decks and along fence lines
- Advice on getting the home ready and what to do after
Before the visit, vacuum every floor and empty the vacuum into an outside bin. Wash pet bedding on a hot wash. Talk to your vet about treating your pets at the same time, as the crew treats the home, not the animals. After the treatment, keep vacuuming every day or two for a couple of weeks. The vibration brings new fleas out of their cocoons so they come into contact with the treated areas.
If you have just moved into a rental and found fleas, tell us when you call, as the crew may focus on the floors and yard before your own pets settle in. Homes with long grass, shady side paths or a sandy yard often need extra attention outside. To book flea treatment on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7766 for upfront pricing and a time that suits you.
