Fleas in Darra homes usually arrive with a pet that has picked them up outside, and numbers can build up quickly in carpet, rugs and pet bedding once they are inside. Bites around the ankles, a pet scratching more than usual, or small dark specks in bedding are the usual signs a flea problem has taken hold rather than just a stray bite or two.
The crew we book treats carpet, rugs, pet bedding and the areas pets spend the most time in, along with shaded, sheltered parts of the yard where fleas can survive between hosts. Darra yards with grassed areas under trees or along fence lines give fleas somewhere to sit outside, so outdoor treatment usually goes alongside the indoor work.
- Treatment of carpet, rugs and pet bedding indoors
- A check of shaded yard areas where fleas can survive between hosts
- Advice on vacuuming and washing bedding before and after treatment
- A note on keeping pets away from treated areas until they have dried
Fleas can survive for some time in an empty house between hosts, so a Darra property that has been unoccupied for a stretch, or where pets have recently moved in or out, can still have an active problem even without an animal currently living there. The crew treats indoor areas along with shaded outdoor spots regardless of whether a pet is currently on site, since eggs and larvae already in the carpet or soil are the real source of a returning problem.
Flea numbers can double inside a couple of weeks once they take hold in a Darra home, so early treatment saves a lot of scratching later. Call 07 3543 7766 and we will book a local crew.
