Advice
How to Get Rid of Fleas in the Home
Fleas spend most of their life cycle in carpets, bedding and furniture rather than on your pet, so clearing them means treating the pet and the home together.
Read the guide →If you are scratching, or your pets are, give us a call before it spreads through the house.
Holiday accommodation and changeover days
With so much visitor accommodation in Exmouth, guests regularly bring dogs along. A rug or a sofa can keep flea eggs and pupae long after a stay is over, and they hatch when the next people walk in. That leads to bites, awkward messages and an urgent request for a fix on a busy changeover.
We inspect the property, treat the soft furnishings and floors that matter, and explain how long rooms must stay empty. For owners, the habit worth building is simple: vacuum between stays, wash throws and covers hot, and act on the first report of bites rather than waiting to see if it goes away.
Family homes and pets that go everywhere
In Exmouth family homes the dog is often on the sofa, the cat on a bed and the children on the carpet, so fleas get plenty of opportunity. Dogs that are walked along the seafront, estuary paths and nearby fields meet many other animals along the way. A flea or two hitching a lift is all it takes for a house problem to begin.
We treat the whole of the affected rooms, not only the pet's bed, and advise on cleaning beforehand. Your pets should be on a vet-recommended treatment at the same time. Then we return for a follow-up, because eggs and pupae that survived the first visit will keep hatching for a while.
Flea control across Exmouth and EX8
We cover Exmouth and the EX8 area, including flats, houses and small businesses with a pet on site. We also work in Budleigh Salterton and Topsham. If you are not sure whether bites are fleas or something else, describe them when you call and we will talk through what to look for, then arrange a visit if it is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Are the bites on my ankles from fleas or something else?
Flea bites are small, itchy red spots, often in clusters around ankles and lower legs. Bed bugs and mosquitoes can look similar, so if you are not sure, call us and we can inspect to find out.
Can I get rid of fleas in my Exmouth flat with a spray from a shop?
Shop sprays sometimes reduce adults but rarely reach the eggs and pupae deep in carpets and soft furnishings. A professional treatment, combined with cleaning and pet treatment, gives a far better chance.
How soon should I treat my pets after you visit?
Pets should already be on a vet-recommended treatment, ideally before our visit. They stay out of treated rooms until we say it is safe, and your vet can advise on timing for your animal.