Flea Control

The most common signs include pets scratching excessively, small red bite marks on your ankles and legs (typically in clusters), dark specks in your pet's fur (flea dirt), and actually seeing small dark jumping insects on carpets or furniture. You might also notice pets licking or biting at their skin more than usual, and in severe cases, you may see tiny reddish-brown insects jumping around your home.

Yes, fleas can survive for several weeks to months without a host. Adult fleas can live 2-3 months without feeding, while flea eggs and larvae can remain dormant in carpets, cracks, and crevices for even longer. This is why professional treatment is essential even after pets are treated, as the environmental infestation needs to be eliminated to prevent re-infestation.

Complete flea elimination typically takes 4-8 weeks with professional treatment. This timeframe accounts for the flea lifecycle - eggs that were already laid will continue to hatch over several weeks. Most customers see a significant reduction in flea activity within 1-2 weeks, but follow-up treatments are usually necessary to catch newly hatched fleas before they can reproduce.

Yes, our professional flea treatments use EPA-approved products that are safe for children and pets when applied correctly. We use targeted application methods and can schedule treatments when family members and pets can be temporarily relocated. Our technicians will provide specific instructions for re-entry times, which are typically 2-4 hours after treatment. We prioritize pet and family safety in all our treatment protocols.

While store-bought products may provide temporary relief, they often fail to address the complete flea lifecycle and environmental infestation. Professional treatments use more effective products and target all life stages of fleas. DIY treatments frequently miss critical areas like cracks, crevices, and outdoor breeding sites. For severe infestations or persistent problems, professional treatment is more cost-effective and provides guaranteed results.

Yes, fleas can transmit several diseases and parasites. They can carry tapeworms, which they transmit to pets when ingested during grooming. Fleas can also transmit bacterial infections like cat scratch disease and in rare cases, plague. For pets, heavy flea infestations can cause flea allergy dermatitis and anemia from blood loss. This is why prompt professional treatment is important for both comfort and health.