Fleas in House

Fleas are well-known as pests to animals such as dogs and cats. These blood-sucking pests can also feed off human beings as well. When one considers the various ways of flea treatment, they should not only be concerned with removing fleas from animals but also on the real estate property as well. More often than not, the larger problem isn’t on the fur but under the rug.

Causes

A flea infestation can be caused by any of the hundreds of species of fleas. They usually come in along with the pets. It doesn’t matter if the animals are owned by tenants who have been around a while or those who have just moved in. These pesky little critters are not picky when choosing a host.

If not cared for promptly, a few fleas can easily turn into a horde. They can spread from the pet dog, cat, or other animal and infest the carpet, other furniture, and other crannies. When they have settled into the living area, this is the time when they can pester people the most.

Flea Treatment

There are a lot of flea treatments out there. You can visit with a veterinarian or any pet store and ask for any top of the line product they can recommend. The flea removal process should include ridding the animals of the fleas as well as the surroundings and living quarters.

If you have an extra room you can ask your current tenants to move out and temporarily take the other room as you deal with the pests in the infested area. Another option is to let them occupy the same area but schedule a visit from a professional pest extermination company the soonest possible time. Remember that the sooner you get rid of fleas the better.

Treatment at the End of Lease

One option for real estate owners is to begin treatment at the end of lease. This way, you don’t have tenants getting in the way when you deal with the pests. You can hire a professional to apply the treatment or do it yourself using solutions you make yourself. Remember to apply the treatment in all locations including skirting boards, carpeting, and other possible breeding grounds.

Treating Vacant Properties

Treatment of vacant real estate property will be a bit more difficult. Remember that fleas will only break out of their cocoons when favorable living conditions are present. They usually wait for the right stimuli like vibration, movement, and increase in carbon dioxide concentrations. These are things that are absent in any unoccupied space or property.

Flea treatment should still be applied in such areas. It should also continue even up to six weeks when new tenants occupy the property. Getting rid of fleas on real estate will require a lot of effort and patience. Don’t panic when you see a few fleas since this doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation. Give the flea treatment time to work.

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