Fleas

Fleas are usually brought into contact with humans by pets and wild animals, including cats, dogs, rats, mice, foxes, birds, and rabbits. Adult fleas are approximately 2mm long, usually dark red or brown, and have large hind legs for jumping

Signs that you have an infestation

  • Pets constantly scratching

  • Seeing fleas or flea droppings in the coat of your pet.

  • You might spot bites on you or family members, usually around ankles and legs. Bites appear as a tiny dark red spot surrounded by a reddened area,

  • If you have an active infestation, you may see fleas jumping in your carpet and furniture.

Problems caused by fleas

  • Flea bites on humans and animals
  • Fleas are a health threat to both humans and pets.

Treatment

Fleas are very difficult to get rid of without professional help and normally requires 2-3 treatments depending on the severity of the infestation. 

You are advised to treat your pets on the same day as each of the treatments, please consult a vet for approved products.

Request a visit

To request a visit, please call:

  • 0161 770 2244

We will contact you by phone prior to any visit.

If you receive Council Tax Support (excluding Council Tax discounts), you may be eligible for one free pest control treatment every 12 months.

When booking, please provide your Council Tax reference number. We will use this to check your eligibility for the service.

Instructions

Before the Pest Control visit

  • Please remove all contaminated bedding and clothing (both your own and your pet's) from the property in black bags.  This should be then be washed on a hot washing machine cycle if possible. 
  • Throw the black bags away in your bin outside. Do not use them again.  
  • Please remove sofa cushions, soft furnishings and mattresses. Stand these up against the walls ready for treatment.
  • Move all furniture away from walls to allow the best possible access to all areas.
  • Remove pets from the property before the treatment. Remove or cover aquariums and fish tanks.
  • Also remove any pet food, bedding, water bowls and toys.
  • Treat all pets using an approved veterinary product and keep them out of the property during treatments.
  • Pet bedding to be laudered on 60 degree wash along with any other affected linen.
  • You will need to leave the property during treatment, and not return until the property is completely dry.

After the Pest Control visit

  • If wet treatment has been used, do not vacuum for 14 days after treatment, as this will remove the insecticide on carpets and floor coverings
  • Let the treatment dry out completely (approx 2 hours) and then ventilate the room(s) thoroughly before allowing pets to return. 
  • Clean up any dead fleas on surfaces and floors and dispose of in external bins.
  • Monitor your home and your pets for re-infestations.
  • Carry out periodic flea treatments on all pets.