How to get rid of fleas in your house, on your pets, and how to stay rid of them once they're gone – a step-by-step guide to flea control.

Should You Call a Professional Exterminator?



When Other Flea Control Methods Fail

For some people, it may be easier and more effective to let professionals handle the job of ridding their home from fleas. Although the professionals will most likely use the same products and methods described in this site, they will have better equipment, as well as the experience to know how to get rid of the fleas quickly and efficiently.

Flea extermination with guaranteed results

Professional pest control companies, such as Terminix and Orkin will not only provide professional service, but they also usually offer a guarantee. So, once you’ve paid for the service, you can generally be assured that your flea problem will be solved. If not, the pest control service will provide another treatment free of charge. However, be sure to ask the provider about guarantees before purchasing.

Once you request the extermination service, the company will do an initial visit to assess your needs, and determine the type of pest in your home, and their means of entry. In the case of fleas, before the treatment begins, you will most likely be requested to remove or wash all pet bedding, vacuum carpets, and do the other non-pesticide related steps described in the home flea control section.

In addition to preparing your home for treatment, you will of course also need to treat your pet for fleas. See our section on flea control for pets for more information.

Preparing your home for professional flea control

Once you’ve requested the professional extermination service, make sure that all outdoor areas, crawlspaces, and shaded areas are available for treatment. You will also have to arrange to be out of the house for several hours after treatment. Also, all pets, including birds and reptiles will need to be removed from the home as well. Fish tanks can be covered with a damp towell, and the air pump turned off.

Professional pest control services can be an easy and effective way to eliminate fleas in your home, especially for those without the time or inclination to attempt the process themselves. Be aware, however, that treatment of the pet will still have to be done by the owner or a veterinarian, as pest control services don’t handle that aspect.



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5 Responses to “Should You Call a Professional Exterminator?”

  1. Holly says:

    Can you tell me if a pest control company that has visited your place 3 times and there are still fleas, what would they be doing wrong. They say this has never happened to them before. They why would it be happening nw. There was a l00 day guarantee, thank goodnes, but, they are trying to blame all kinds of senarios instead of may be they are not using the right stuff. It is carpeted floors and now there are no animals in the apt. that is being treated. Do you think that all carpets will have to replaced and if so what treatment is required to prevent the fleas from being in the new carpet. Thanks

  2. amie says:

    You have to treat inside and outside at the same time. Be sure to vacumn all hard and carpeted floors just before and after treatment. Empty vacumn in exterior receptical and leave vacumn disassembled during treatment so it gets chemicals in it too. We use Aerosols inside

  3. Pest Junkie says:

    Fleas are extremely difficult to deal with because they have complex reproductive cycles. Female fleas lay eggs everyday that hatch anywhere from 2-10 days. Several treatments are necessary to fully eradicate the issue. This company has great results in dealing with fleas and other Pest Control Portland issues.

  4. Judy says:

    I have fleas in my apartment. I don’t have any pets and I have complained to the management. They have called a pest control company but I have a 2 month old. I am wondering if it will really be safe for her to come back to once the treatment is done. They said I have to be out of the apartment for 4 hours.

  5. great information thanks for the advice. your website has a great deal of usefull information. Brilliant…

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