Fleas can take over a home quickly, especially in the warm months in Noosa. Most calls come from pet owners, but fleas also turn up in homes people have just moved into, where a previous tenant had a dog or cat, or in holiday units after guests brought pets. We ask about the home and the pets, give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. Sandy yards and shaded lawns near the coast can hold fleas too.
Adult fleas are only a small part of the problem. Eggs, larvae and pupae live in carpets, rugs, floorboard gaps, pet bedding, under furniture and in shaded parts of the yard. The pupae can sit in carpet for weeks and hatch when they sense movement, which is why fleas can appear suddenly in a home that has been empty.
The crew treats carpets, rugs, hard floors, under furniture and the places where pets sleep. They can also treat shaded outdoor areas such as under decks and along fence lines if the pets spend time there. Talk to your vet about treating the pets themselves around the same time, as that helps stop fleas coming straight back into the house.
- Vacuum all floors and upholstery before the crew arrives
- Wash pet bedding and throw rugs in hot water
- Clear floors so the crew can reach under furniture
- Keep vacuuming for two weeks after the visit to bring out hatching fleas
It is normal to see some fleas for a week or two after the visit as new ones hatch. To book flea control in Noosa, call 07 3543 7772 and tell us about the home and your pets.
