Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that feed on the blood of pets and people. They reproduce explosively: the adults you see are a fraction of a population dominated by eggs and larvae hidden in carpets, bedding, and upholstery.
Because of that hidden life cycle, treating only the adults fails. Effective control targets every stage of their life cycle and is coordinated with veterinary treatment for your pets.
How to identify
- Tiny, about 1/8 inch, dark reddish-brown, flat-bodied
- Powerful jumpers; move quickly through fur and fabric
- Often first noticed as bites around ankles
Signs of an infestation
- Pets scratching, biting, or losing fur
- "Flea dirt" (dark specks) in pet bedding
- Itchy bites on people, usually on the lower legs
Risks & concerns
- Itchy bites and allergic reactions
- Can transmit tapeworm and other pathogens
How we treat fleas
We treat carpets, upholstery, and pet areas with products that include an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) to stop the next generation.
Frequently asked questions
Most of a flea population is hidden as eggs and larvae in carpets, rugs, and upholstery — not the adults you see. Effective treatment targets every life cycle stage, includes an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) to stop the next generation, and is paired with vacuuming and laundering bedding. When pets are present within the home a reputable veterinarian should be consulted for proper treatment to the animal.
If pets aren’t treated at the same time, or if the eggs and larvae hidden in fabric aren’t addressed, new fleas keep emerging even after adults are gone. Coordinating home treatment with veterinary flea control for your pets closes that loop.
Fleas control
Get rid of fleas for good
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