Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. In homes with pets, flea infestations can spread extremely rapidly β a single flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day, leading to thousands of fleas within weeks. They are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional treatment.
β οΈ How Fleass Affect Human Health
Itchy, Painful Bites
Flea bites cause intensely itchy, red welts β typically around ankles, legs, and waist. Allergic individuals develop severe rash-like reactions called Flea Allergy Dermatitis.
Disease Transmission
Fleas transmit diseases including Murine Typhus, Cat Scratch Disease, and historically, Bubonic Plague β through their bites and infected droppings.
Tapeworm Infection
Accidentally swallowing an infected flea (common in children playing with pets) can cause tapeworm infections requiring medical treatment.
Anaemia in Infants
Heavy flea infestations can cause anaemia in infants and young children through blood loss from multiple daily bites.
ποΈ Damage to Your Property
Carpet & Upholstery Infestation
Flea eggs, larvae, and pupae burrow deep into carpets, rugs, and upholstery β making them nearly impossible to remove with vacuuming alone.
Pet Suffering
Infested pets scratch continuously, develop hair loss, skin infections, and anaemia β leading to expensive veterinary bills.
Rapid Spread
Fleas travel throughout properties via pets, clothing, and air currents β infesting multiple rooms and floors simultaneously.
Difficult Elimination
Flea pupae are extremely resistant to insecticides. Without professional treatment targeting all life stages, re-infestation occurs within weeks.
π¬ How We Treat Fleas Control
IGR + Insecticide Spray
A combination of Insect Growth Regulator (prevents eggs hatching and larvae developing) and adulticide spray applied to all floor surfaces, carpets, and upholstery.
Hot Steam Treatment
High-temperature steam kills all flea life stages instantly on carpets, mattresses, and furniture without chemicals.
Pet Treatment Coordination
We advise on simultaneous veterinary flea treatment for all pets β essential for complete elimination as pets are the primary host.
Follow-Up Treatment
A mandatory follow-up treatment after 14 days targets any fleas that hatched from pupae after the initial treatment.
π‘οΈ Prevention Tips
- β Treat pets with vet-recommended flea prevention monthly
- β Vacuum carpets and furniture weekly
- β Wash pet bedding at 60Β°C weekly
- β Treat new pets before bringing indoors
- β Annual professional flea treatment for pet owners
Ready to eliminate fleas control from your property?
Book a free inspection today β our certified technicians will assess your property and provide a customised treatment plan.
