Fleas in the Home: A Practical Cleaning and Treatment Plan

Fleas can be frustrating because they move between pets, bedding, carpets and places where animals rest. A plan works best when you address the pet and the home together. If a pet is scratching, ask a veterinarian to assess it and recommend a suitable product.

Where to look

Check pet bedding, rugs, upholstered furniture and floor edges. Fleas may be hard to see; small dark specks in a pet’s coat or bites around ankles can be clues, but other causes are possible. A technician or veterinarian can help confirm what you are dealing with.

Clean the areas pets use

• Wash pet bedding according to its care label.
• Vacuum rugs, upholstery, crevices and edges regularly.
• Empty or seal the vacuum contents promptly as advised by your technician.
• Keep pets on the veterinarian-recommended treatment schedule.

Do not apply household pesticides directly to pets. Follow product labels, and tell the technician about children, pets and any sensitive areas before treatment.

Why you may still see activity

Flea development can occur in several stages, and activity may continue for a time after the first cleaning or treatment. Do not assume a single vacuum pass has solved the issue. Follow the treatment and follow-up instructions specific to your home.

Getting professional help

If bites or confirmed fleas continue, a property inspection can help target the places pets rest and flea activity persists. Read about flea control, and find local pest control in Mount Albert or Pefferlaw.

For an assessment or quote, call (289) 803-1833. Discount Pest Control answers calls 24/7.