Biting pests
Fleas: identification, signs & control
How do you get rid of fleas in your house?
Getting rid of fleas in your house takes three things at once: treating your pets with a vet-recommended product, treating the house, and vacuuming daily for two weeks. Most fleas live as eggs and larvae in carpet, bedding and furniture, not on the pet. Rehoboth's interior treatment targets those areas, including a growth regulator.
How do you identify fleas?
- Tiny, dark reddish-brown, flattened side to side
- Jump several inches
- Flea dirt (droppings) looks like pepper and turns red on a wet paper towel
What are the signs of fleas?
- Pets scratching, especially at the base of the tail
- Itchy red bites around ankles
- Flea dirt in pet bedding
Are fleas dangerous?
- Itchy bites and allergic reactions in pets and people
- Fleas can transmit tapeworms to pets
- Infestations grow fast in warm homes
How can you prevent fleas?
- Keep pets on year-round flea prevention
- Wash pet bedding weekly in hot water
- Discourage strays and wildlife from porches and crawl spaces
How does Rehoboth treat fleas?
Interior flea and tick treatment of carpets, furniture and pet areas, plus yard treatment if fleas are coming from outside. We'll walk you through prep and vacuuming.
See Tick, Flea & Mosquito Control
More questions
Why am I still seeing fleas a week after treatment?
Flea pupae are protected in their cocoons and hatch over the following days. Keep vacuuming: the vibration makes them hatch into the treatment. Activity should drop sharply within two weeks.
Get rid of fleas
Tell us what you're seeing. We'll inspect, explain what we find and recommend the lightest plan that will actually work.