Crawling pests
Fleas
- Stay out
- 4–5 hours or until dry
- No mopping or carpet shampoo
- 14 days
- Vacuum floors
- Daily for 1 week
- Most improve within
- 2–3 weeks
No entry until it's dry. Drying takes 3–4 hours or longer, so don't go back into a treated area until it's dry, even if the time on this page has passed.
Get your home ready
Before we arrive
After treatment
- Do not enter treated areas for 4–5 hours or until dry
- Do not mop floors or shampoo carpets until 14 days after treatment
- Vacuum floors daily for 1 week
- Empty vacuum contents into an external bin
- Continue treating pets for fleas as recommended
Common questions
How do fleas enter the home?
Fleas are commonly brought inside by pets.
Do I need to treat my pet as well?
Yes, treating pets is essential to prevent reinfestation.
Why am I still seeing fleas after treatment?
Flea eggs hatch over time. Newly hatched fleas will die when they contact the treatment.
How long does flea treatment take to work?
Most infestations improve within 2–3 weeks.
Do I need to treat the whole house?
Yes, fleas can spread throughout the entire home.
Is treatment safe for pets and children?
Yes, once surfaces are dry.
Do I need more than one treatment?
Heavy infestations may require follow-up treatment.
Where do fleas hide?
Usually carpets, rugs, couches and pet bedding.
Can fleas live without pets?
Yes, fleas can survive in carpets and soft furnishings.
Keep them away
- Keep pets on regular flea prevention treatment
- Vacuum carpets regularly
- Wash pet bedding frequently
Still have a question?
Call us and we'll help. If you're still seeing activity after the times on this page, let us know.