Fleas are a hassle for any homeowner with pets, and oftentimes, looking for a quick solution wins out over seeking the best one. When searching for how to get rid of fleas fast, it’s important to address both the pet and the environment at the same time, which ties into preventive care to lessen your chances of dealing with this problem again.
Quick DIY Flea Control
Most of the flea life cycle occurs on carpets, pet bedding, furniture, and cracks in the floor, rather than on your pet itself. There are several places you should address in addition to treating your pet’s fur:
- Vacuum thoroughly daily and discard vacuum contents in an outdoor trash can
- Wash all pet bedding in hot water and dry on high heat
- Use reliable flea treatments on pets
- Apply indoor flea treatment according to label directions to carpets and areas pets frequent
Combining these tasks will knock down a flea population fast. The most important aspect of this is to stay consistent, as flea eggs and pupae can keep hatching for a few weeks, so this is not a one-and-done solution. DIY flea control is very useful if you catch the problem early. For context, the flea life cycle is about 14-21 days.
Stopping the treatment too soon is the most common mistake homeowners make. Fleas can continue to emerge for weeks, so treatment should continue even after it seems the problem has resolved.
When Should You Call a Pro?
If you have put in the work and fleas just won’t go away, it’s time to call a professional to get the job done. This is especially the case if:
- The infestation spread across multiple rooms
- You have several pets
- It is becoming hard to keep up with cleaning and treatments
Professional flea exterminators begin treatments with tools and products that are more effective with heavier infestations. Typically, a professional flea treatment involves products that target adult fleas and insect growth regulators that stop immature fleas from becoming adults. By tackling the problem from every direction, this addresses not only the fleas you can see, but also the ones you cannot. Pros will use these treatments on:
- Carpets
- Pet resting areas
- Upholstered furniture
- Other hidden places where fleas tend to hang out
Contact Peachtree for Professional Flea Control Done Right
If you are struggling with a flea problem in your Georgia home and you are looking for help, Peachtree Pest Control is here for you. Our flea exterminator teams have local knowledge of your area and are ready to nip your flea issue in the bud. While DIY flea control can seem easy, it’s better to leave it to the professionals to ensure you are treating the whole problem, not just part of it. Contact us today!