Flea Instructions
Flea instructions for effective flea control. Our technicians are highly trained and certified professionals. We are accredited by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and registered with the government TrustMark
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Importance of following these instructions
Successfully tackling a flea infestation goes beyond just applying a treatment; it demands a collaborative effort. Following these detailed flea instructions precisely is paramount. Skipping steps or deviating from the guidance can significantly reduce the treatment’s effectiveness, potentially leading to persistent flea problems, increased costs, and prolonged discomfort for both you and your pets. These instructions are designed to disrupt the flea life cycle at every stage, from eggs to adults, ensuring a more thorough and lasting solution to your flea woes.
Pest Dominion provides rapid, reliable, and discreet flea control services for homes and businesses. Whether you’re dealing with cat fleas or dog fleas, we’ll identify the source of the flea infestation and implement targeted treatments to eliminate the problem.
Flea Treatment Instructions
Before and after professional treatment, following our essential flea instructions is crucial for successful eradication. Firstly, prepare your home by clearing all floor clutter – that means toys, books, and shoes need to be tidied away. Give your entire floor a thorough vacuum, paying special attention to carpet edges and upholstered furniture, including under cushions, where fleas love to hide. Remember to immediately remove and seal the vacuum bag, disposing of it in an outside bin to prevent fleas from escaping. For outdoor areas, especially in warmer weather, mowing your lawn can help, as fleas can survive outside. Ensure your pets are fitted with fresh flea collars and treated with a vet-approved topical insecticide for animals. Don’t forget to wash any furry pet throws or bedding on a hot cycle, as these are common flea harbourage spots. Finally, remove all pet litter and feed trays before treatment commences.
Following treatment, adhere strictly to these flea instructions: keep people and pets away from treated surfaces until completely dry – if wet insecticide touches bare skin, wash it off thoroughly. Avoid vacuuming treated areas for at least two weeks. In the third week after the first treatment, vacuum daily to prepare for the second treatment, repeating this if further treatments are needed. Always change your vacuum bag after this initial vacuuming, sealing the old one in an airtight bag and disposing of it outside. If you have a bagless vacuum, wash the collection tray with warm water, spray it with insecticide, and dry it. After the final treatment, vacuum at least once a day for up to four weeks, preferably twice daily. Maintain a warm, dry property by opening windows or using a dehumidifier. Remember, fleas can remain dormant in their pupae cases for up to a year, so don’t avoid treated areas. If your pets have been treated, keep them indoors for three weeks post-treatment to encourage any remaining fleas to feed on them rather than humans.
In more challenging situations, such as shared buildings, severe long-standing infestations, or if DIY products have failed, monthly spraying might be necessary until fleas are completely gone. This is because ineffective DIY products can unfortunately lead to fleas developing resistance. For office environments, ongoing treatment for employees’ homes and their pets (especially cats) is vital. Likewise, vacant homes that previously housed pets might experience a flea problem when new occupants arrive, as dormant fleas emerge to find a new host. While we cannot offer a guarantee due to factors beyond our control, we are committed to your satisfaction. Should the infestation persist after a second spray, we provide a courtesy third spray at no extra cost. For any queries or to arrange a treatment, please get in touch. As a BPCA-approved, award-winning company, we pride ourselves on using modern, eco-friendly, UK-licensed pesticides and advanced technology like thermal imaging and ULV sprayers, ensuring you’re in expert hands.
Common Flea Species We Treat
While there are many flea species, the most common ones encountered in UK homes and businesses are:
- Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis): Despite its name, this is the most common flea found on both cats and dogs, and it readily bites humans.
- Dog Flea (Ctenocephalides canis): Less common than the cat flea but also bites humans and other animals.
- Human Flea (Pulex irritans): Now relatively rare in the UK, but historically found on humans.
Our professional flea control methods are effective against all these species and their life stages.
Recognising a Flea Infestation: Key Signs for Flea Presence
Effective flea control starts with spotting the tell-tale signs of an infestation. If you’re a pet owner, you’ll likely notice your dog or cat scratching, biting, or licking themselves more than usual, especially around their neck, the base of their tail, and their hind legs and ears. A closer look at their fur might reveal tiny, dark brown fleas darting about, or you might spot ‘flea dirt’ – small black specks that look a bit like ground pepper. A quick test for flea dirt: place some specks on a damp piece of kitchen roll; if they turn a reddish-brown, it’s confirmed digested blood from fleas.
It’s not just pets that suffer; if you and other household members are getting itchy, red bites, particularly around your ankles and lower legs, that’s a strong indicator you’ve got fleas in your home. In more significant infestations, you might even see flea eggs, which are tiny white oval specks that can resemble dandruff, or even flea larvae – small, translucent, worm-like creatures – in your pet’s bedding, carpets, or in the cracks of your flooring. Catching these signs early is crucial for effective flea control and preventing a full-blown nuisance.
Why Choose Pest Dominion?
- Fully Qualified Technicians – BPCA / RSPH certified
- Fast, Discreet Service – Same-day visits available
- Unmarked Vehicles – For privacy and professionalism
- Eco-Conscious Options – Where possible
- Free Survey & No-Obligation Quote
BPCA & TrustMark Approved –
Our accreditations
British Pest Control Association and registered with the Government’s TrustMark scheme, proving our commitment to quality, safety, and professional standards.
Call Us For Your Pest Control Needs
Pest Dominion is the leading local pest control expert in Slough, dedicated to ensuring a pest-free environment for both residential and commercial properties. With our comprehensive range of services, including insect control, rodent control, bird control, live bee removal, hygiene and disinfection, vermin control, and pest exclusion, we offer tailored solutions to suit your specific needs, regardless of the issue.
Whether your property in Slough is suffering from a rodent infestation, bed bugs, vermin, birds, or other pests, our team of Slough pest control experts have got you covered. Trust Pest Dominion for the reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly control of pest problems in Slough.
Contact our team of specialist Slough exterminators today to reclaim your space from unwanted pests. You can also find our team in Maidenhead, Uxbridge and surrounding areas!
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Before our team arrives, please clear all clutter from your floors, including toys, books, boxes, and shoes. Thoroughly vacuum your entire floor area, paying close attention to carpet edges, and also vacuum upholstered furniture, including under cushions. After vacuuming, immediately remove the vacuum bag, seal it in an airtight bag, and dispose of it in an outside bin. If you have a lawn, especially in warm weather, mowing it can help as fleas can survive outdoors.
It’s crucial that your pets are part of the solution! Please fit them with fresh flea collars and treat them with a topical insecticide designed for animals, as recommended by your vet. Also, wash any furry sofa/bed throws, pet garments, and toys where your pets have been sleeping or sitting, as fleas love to hide on these surfaces. Remember to remove all pet litter and feed trays before treatment.
After treatment, keep people and pets away from treated surfaces until they are completely dry. If the insecticide contacts bare skin while wet, wash it thoroughly. Avoid vacuuming treated areas for at least two weeks. In the third week after the first treatment, vacuum every day to encourage any remaining fleas to emerge from their pupal stage, preparing for the second treatment if required.
Vacuuming is a vital part of flea control because the vibrations stimulate dormant flea pupae to hatch into adult fleas. Once they hatch, they become susceptible to the residual insecticide applied during treatment. This helps break the flea life cycle more effectively.
Always change your vacuum bag after the first vacuuming post-treatment. Place the old vacuum bag in an airtight sealed bag and dispose of it in an outside bin. If you have a bagless vacuum, wash the rubbish collection tray with warm water, spray it with insecticide, and ensure it’s dry before reassembly. After the final treatment, continue vacuuming at least once a day for up to four weeks, preferably twice daily.
Fleas can remain dormant in their pupae cases for up to a year, meaning you might still see some emerging even after initial treatments. It’s essential not to avoid treated areas; your presence (and your pet’s) encourages them to emerge and come into contact with the residual insecticide.
Yes, if your pets have been treated, keeping them indoors for the three-week period after treatment is recommended. This encourages any remaining fleas that hatch to feed on them rather than on humans, ensuring the fleas come into contact with the insecticide on your pet.
In shared, communal, or multi-occupancy buildings, or in cases of extreme infestation (especially if DIY products have been tried unsuccessfully), monthly spraying might be required until the infestation is completely eradicated. DIY products often have low efficacy and can lead to fleas developing resistance.
If a pet previously lived in a vacant home, fleas might emerge when new occupants move in. This is because dormant fleas (in their pupal stage) can wait for a new host to arrive. Our regular treatment process will address this, but additional treatments might be needed in stubborn cases.
While we cannot offer a full guarantee due to various factors beyond our control, your satisfaction is our priority. If the infestation persists after the second spray, we offer a courtesy third spray at no extra cost to address any remaining issues and ensure effective flea control.
We only use UK HSE-approved and licensed pesticides, insecticides, rodenticides and biocide chemicals for the complete safety of all parties and the environment.
We are an award-winning company committed to innovative and comprehensive pest control. We use modern, eco-friendly pesticides that are licensed and approved for use in the United Kingdom. Our approach also includes advanced technology such as thermal imaging cameras, sewer cameras, drones, ULV sprayers, and bedbug detection swap tests to provide the most effective solutions. You can have complete confidence in our expert team, as we are proud members of the BPCA (British Pest Control Association) and adhere to the highest industry standards.
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