Fleas ride in on pets or on wildlife passing under the house, then lay eggs in carpet, pet bedding, and yard thatch. The adults you see are a fraction of the population — most of it is eggs and larvae in the environment, which is why a single treatment rarely finishes the job.
Signs to look for
Pets scratching, biting at the base of the tail, or losing hair there
Small, fast-moving dark specks visible in carpet or on socks after walking through
"Flea dirt" — tiny black specks that turn reddish when wet — in pet bedding
Bites appearing around the ankles after time spent on carpet or in the yard
How [Your Business] treats it
Inspect indoor areas where pets rest, plus shaded yard areas where wildlife travels underneath the house
Treat carpets, cracks, and pet resting areas indoors
Treat the yard, focusing on shaded thatch and the foundation line
Schedule a follow-up two to three weeks later to catch eggs that hatch after the first visit, and coordinate with your vet on treating the pet directly
Why they’re here
Pets with outdoor access and no regular flea prevention
Wildlife (raccoons, opossums) passing under a raised home or deck
Shaded, thatchy yard areas that stay humid
Infrequent vacuuming of carpets and pet bedding
Prevention tips
Keep pets on a year-round vet-recommended flea preventive
Vacuum carpets and pet bedding frequently, especially where pets rest
Keep grass mowed and thatch reduced in shaded yard areas
Seal gaps that let wildlife access crawl spaces or under decks
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Questions people ask about this pest.
How do you know which pest is actually causing the problem?
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Is one visit enough to get rid of it?
Are your treatments safe for pets and kids?
What if it comes back?
