Signs You Have Fleas
- Itchy red bites on ankles and lower legs
- Pets scratching, biting or grooming excessively
- Flea dirt (small black specks) in pet bedding and carpets
- Visible fleas jumping on light-coloured flooring
Why Fleas Become a Problem
Fleas cause painful itchy bites, trigger allergic reactions in pets and people, and can transmit tapeworm. Eggs and pupae survive in carpets for months, so a single treatment often misses the next wave unless the life cycle is interrupted.
Where We Commonly Find Them
- Carpets and rugs
- Pet bedding and resting areas
- Subfloors
- Upholstered furniture
- Cracks in floorboards
How We Inspect for Fleas
We identify active areas from pet behaviour and flea dirt, assess the extent of carpeted and subfloor zones, and determine whether pets are the primary host requiring veterinary treatment in parallel.
How Fleas Treatment Works
Treatment applies a residual adulticide plus insect growth regulator to carpets, flooring, pet resting areas and subfloors. This kills adults and prevents eggs and pupae from developing, breaking the cycle over several weeks.
Areas We Treat
- All carpeted rooms
- Pet bedding zones
- Subfloor
- Upholstered furniture
- Skirting and floor edges
How Long Treatment Takes
Flea treatment takes 60–90 minutes for an average home. Full cycle break takes 2–4 weeks as dormant eggs hatch and contact the treated surfaces.
What to Do Before Treatment
Vacuum all carpets thoroughly and dispose of the bag, wash pet bedding on hot cycle, have pets treated by a vet on the same day, and clear floors of clutter.
What to Do After Treatment
Do not vacuum or wash treated carpets for at least 10–14 days to allow the growth regulator to work, keep pets and children off treated surfaces until dry, and expect some activity as pupae hatch.
When Follow-Up Treatment May Be Required
A follow-up at 2–3 weeks is recommended for heavy infestations or where dormant eggs continue hatching, to treat newly emerged adults before they breed.
Fleas Treatment Cost
Flea treatment cost depends on the number of carpeted rooms and whether a subfloor treatment is required. Treating pets in parallel is essential for lasting results.
Prevention Advice
- Treat pets with veterinary flea prevention year-round
- Vacuum carpets and wash pet bedding regularly
- Keep lawns trimmed and reduce shaded moist areas
- Treat subfloors and under houses where pets rest
- Inspect second-hand rugs and furniture before bringing them inside
Why Choose Accurate Pest Control?
We are a licensed Newcastle pest control business with local expertise in fleas treatment. We identify the species, tailor the treatment, and provide prevention advice to keep them from returning.
Fleas Control Across Newcastle & the Hunter
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