Fleas and sandy coastal yards go together. In Ocean Grove, fleas usually arrive on a dog or cat and then settle into carpets, rugs, couches and pet beds, as well as the shaded sand under decks and houses. Most of the fleas in a home are not on the pet at all. They are eggs, larvae and pupae hiding in carpet fibres and floor gaps, waiting for warmth and movement. That is why people often get bitten on the ankles when they open up a beach house after a long break.
When you call, tell us how many rooms have carpet or rugs, whether you have pets and whether the problem is inside, outside or both. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats fleas across the Bellarine.
- A spray over carpets, rugs and hard floors that stops eggs and larvae growing into adult fleas
- Treatment under beds, couches and along skirting boards
- Treatment of pet beds, laundries and favourite sleeping spots
- A spray of shaded sand under decks, houses and in kennels
- Tips on vacuuming and washing after the visit
Before the visit, vacuum every floor well, empty the vacuum outside, wash pet bedding in hot water and pick items up off the floor. Your pets need their own flea treatment from your vet at around the time of the visit, or fleas will come straight back in. Keep people and pets off treated floors until they are dry.
You may still see a few fleas for about two weeks as the last pupae hatch. Keep vacuuming every day, because the movement brings them out onto the treated floor. Call 03 7053 9843 to book flea treatment in Ocean Grove.