Old mill-town terraces and 1950s estates both give fleas somewhere to hide, and Pudsey householders usually notice them first on the stairs or the settee.
Stone terraces built for mill workers often have floorboards that no longer meet neatly, and flea eggs drop through the gaps and collect in the dust below. Newer estate homes have fitted carpet instead, which holds eggs and larvae deep in the pile. Either way the bites you see are the smallest part of the problem. Most of the population sits in the flooring, not on the person or the pet.
Our visit starts with the rooms where animals sleep or sit, then moves outward through hallways, stairs and bedrooms. Treatment targets the floor edges, soft furnishings and the underside of furniture. Because pupae can hatch after the first visit, a follow-up may be needed, and we say so at the start. Cost depends on the size of the home and how many visits are needed, and a free quote is available.
Often a week or two, though it varies. New fleas can keep emerging from pupae after treatment, so the odd bite does not always mean it has failed. Regular vacuuming helps, and we may suggest a second visit if activity continues.
Yes, treating only the house leaves the source in place. Ask your vet for a suitable product for your cat or dog and use it alongside the property treatment. We do not treat animals, but we can tell you which rooms to concentrate on.
Flea Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Pudsey
Fleas are tiny, fast and hard to catch, so you often notice the effects first. Bites around the ankles and a pet that will not stop scratching are the usual starting points.
Read the advice →Clearing fleas means dealing with the pet, the home and the life cycle together. Miss one of those and the problem tends to come back within a few weeks.
Read the advice →Flea treatment is rarely priced the same way twice. The size of the home, the number of pets and how long fleas have been breeding all influence what a sensible treatment involves.
Read the advice →A few fleas are a nuisance, but a settled population can make life miserable for pets and people. Here are the signs to watch and the risks worth knowing about.
Read the advice →Preventing fleas is mostly about routine. A steady habit with pets, bedding and floors costs little time and spares you from a full outbreak later.
Read the advice →Many flea problems start small and respond to good housekeeping and the right pet treatment. The difficult ones need a wider approach, and knowing which you have saves time and money.
Read the advice →
This is a general walk-through of how a home flea job usually runs, shown beside an illustrative image.
Read the walk-through →Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 September 2018
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
