Fleas at home: dealing with them when you have a pet
Steps to treat fleas for the home and the pet together.
Fleas live on the pet but their eggs fall into carpets and bedding:
- Ask your vet to treat the pet.
- Wash bedding and blankets on a hot cycle.
- Vacuum carpets and sofas and empty the bag outside.
- Repeat cleaning weekly for several weeks.
If the infestation is large, professional treatment of the home saves time.
When to call a professional
- The problem returns after cleaning
- You see the pest by day or in large numbers
- There are children, allergies or pets at home