How Do I Prepare for Flea Extermination?
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Fleas can quickly infest carpets, furniture, and even pets, making them one of the toughest pests to eradicate. To properly prepare for a flea treatment, you need to keep both safety and cleanliness in mind. In this guide, we’ll go over how to keep your belongings protected and get the most out of your service.
Professional flea treatments from Petri Pest Control Services, Inc. are the most effective way to break the flea life cycle, but proper preparation is an important step to get the best results.
We’re diving more in-depth into how to prepare your home for treatment, what to expect after service, and how to prevent fleas from coming back.
Preparing Your Home for Professional Flea Treatment (a Checklist)
Take a moment to properly prepare your home with the following steps. It’ll give your treatment a higher chance of reaching every hidden flea and egg.
- Clean and vacuum thoroughly. Vacuum carpets, rugs, furniture, and baseboards. Wooden or tiled floors need extra attention, be sure to clean every crack or groove. Dispose of the vacuum bag or contents immediately outside the home.
- Wash pet bedding and linens. Hot-wash or dispose of all bedding, blankets, and fabrics your pets sleep on.
- Clear floors and clutter. Pick up toys, clothes, and items from the floors so technicians can access all surfaces.
- Maintain food safety. Cover any food that needs to be left out, or place it in a cabinet or refrigerator. Keep counters or food prep surfaces covered, and cover or remove appliances and utensils. Remove pet bowls from the treatment area.
- Treat your pets. Make sure your pets are on an approved flea-control product recommended by your veterinarian. Cover fish tanks and relocate birds, hamsters, or other pets until at least four hours after treatment.
- Mow, sweep, and rake outside. Short grass and a lack of debris prevent fleas from being active in your yard. Sweep any walked-through areas such as porches, steps, and decks.
Taking these steps right before your appointment maximizes the effectiveness of the treatment.
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What to Expect After a Flea Treatment
It’s normal to see some fleas remain for up to two weeks after treatment. Continue vacuuming daily for at least two weeks to help remove dead fleas and stimulate eggs to hatch so they’re exposed to the treatment.
You should also:
- Keep pets on flea preventatives year-round.
- Avoid mopping treated floors for at least 24 hours unless instructed otherwise.
- Monitor for flea activity and contact us if you have concerns.
Petri Pest Control Services, Inc.’s services include follow-up visits and customized treatment plans to ensure the infestation is fully resolved.
Long-Term Flea Prevention Tips
Even after a successful treatment plan, keep using prevention strategies to keep fleas away:
- Maintain routine vacuuming of carpets and upholstery.
- Wash pet bedding regularly.
- Keep lawns mowed and bushes trimmed.
- Continue vet-recommended flea protection for pets.
By combining professional treatment with good habits, you can enjoy a flea-free home long term.
Professional Flea Control With Petri Pest Control Services, Inc.
Our licensed pest control specialists use targeted products and methods to eliminate fleas at every stage of their life cycle. We customize treatments for your home, pets, and yard, and provide expert advice to keep infestations from returning.
Contact us today to schedule a flea inspection or treatment and get back to a comfortable, pest-free home.