Fleas usually arrive in a Lilydale home by way of a pet, a visiting animal or local wildlife passing through the yard, and once they are inside they settle into carpet, rugs and pet bedding quickly. A bite around the ankles that itches for days is often the first sign, along with a pet scratching more than usual. Fleas can also hitch a ride in on a second-hand rug or piece of furniture, so a new arrival in the house is worth a look if bites start up soon after.
When you call, tell us whether the fleas are mostly indoors, outdoors or both, and whether you have pets. We book a local crew who treats carpet, rugs, pet bedding and shaded outdoor areas where fleas tend to sit and wait for a host to pass, rather than just spraying one room. Flea eggs and larvae can sit in carpet fibres for weeks, which is part of why a single vacuum session rarely clears a heavier problem on its own.
- Carpet, rugs and soft furnishings
- Pet bedding and sleeping areas
- Shaded outdoor areas under decks and shrubs
- Skirting boards and floor edges
- Laundry and pet washing areas
Treating a pet for fleas is usually a separate step through a vet, alongside treating the house and yard, since one without the other tends to bring the problem straight back. A Lilydale property with a shaded, damp yard can also see fleas return from outside if the garden is not addressed at the same time.
Call 03 7053 9850 to book a local crew and get the house and yard sorted together.