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 →Treating a pet is only half the job. The eggs and pupae in the carpet are what keep the problem going.
Estates, terraces and the edge of the countryside
The town has older terraces, newer estates and homes on the edge of open land. Cats in Newton Abbot that roam fields and hedges can pick up fleas and bring them straight to the sofa or bed. Foxes and hedgehogs can leave fleas around gardens too.
We cannot stop a cat going out, but we can clear the house so it is not a breeding ground. In TQ12 we have seen the same pattern many times: a pet scratching for a few weeks, then bites on the family, then a call. The sooner the home is treated, the less time it takes to settle.
How a flea treatment works
We talk to you first about where bites happen and which rooms the pets use. Then we inspect your Newton Abbot home, checking carpets, rugs, soft furnishings and any cracks at the edges of rooms. A plan and a price are agreed before the work begins.
The treatment is applied to the places fleas develop. Meanwhile you vacuum properly, wash bedding hot and talk to your vet about a flea product for the pet. Because pupae protect themselves and hatch later, we arrange a follow-up to catch the next wave.
Shops, lets and small businesses
Fleas are not just a home problem. A pet-friendly cafe, a shop with a resident cat or a let with a dog-owning tenant can all need treatment, and we handle those discreetly. In Newton Abbot we also cover Teignmouth, Shaldon and Totnes. Describe your problem when you call and we will tell you what a visit will involve.
Frequently asked questions
My cat goes outside around Newton Abbot. Will the fleas just return?
They may, which is why your vet's flea product matters. We clear the home so it is not a breeding ground, and good pet treatment limits fresh arrivals. The two together give the strongest chance of keeping the house clear.
How do I tell flea dirt from ordinary dirt?
Press a damp tissue on the black specks. Flea dirt contains dried blood and smears reddish brown. If you see it on pet bedding or carpet edges, call us and we can confirm and treat.
Do you treat fleas in commercial premises?
Yes. We treat shops, offices and pet-friendly businesses, working around opening times where we can. We keep things discreet and give you a written note of what was done if you need one.