Flea Control in Roseville, CA

The fleas you see on your pet are only part of the problem. Flea eggs fall off pets into carpets, pet beds, furniture and shaded yard spots, where larvae develop out of sight. Pest Control Pros treats the home and yard to break that cycle, while your veterinarian treats the pets.

Wildlife brings fleas too. Opossums, raccoons and feral cats living under decks and in crawl spaces carry fleas onto Roseville properties, even in homes without pets.

What Are the Signs of Fleas in Your Home?

The signs of fleas are pets scratching, tiny dark insects jumping on carpets or socks, and itchy bites around your ankles.

• Pets scratching, biting or licking constantly, especially at the base of the tail
• Tiny dark-brown insects that jump on carpets, pet beds or white socks
• Itchy bites around ankles and lower legs
• Flea dirt — black specks on pet bedding that turn red-brown on a damp paper towel
• Fleas appearing in a home that has been empty, or right after moving in
• Wildlife living under the deck, shed or crawl space

What Does Flea Control Include?

Flea control includes an inspection, interior treatment, yard treatment of shaded areas, a follow-up visit and coordination with pet care.

• Inspection to confirm fleas and find where pets and wildlife rest
• Interior treatment of carpets, rugs, furniture and pet resting areas
• Treatment with growth regulators that stop eggs and larvae from developing
• Yard treatment of shaded areas, under decks and along fence lines
• Follow-up visit to catch fleas emerging from protected cocoons
• Guidance on vacuuming, laundering and treating pets with your veterinarian

We choose the treatment method according to the condition we find at your property, and use the most effective option for that situation.

Why Do Fleas Keep Coming Back in Roseville?

Fleas keep coming back in Roseville because flea cocoons survive treatment and wildlife keeps bringing new fleas into yards. Flea pupae sit inside sticky cocoons that protect them from most treatments, and they can wait weeks for vibration or warmth to signal a host nearby. Roseville's warm months speed up the flea life cycle, and greenbelts and creek corridors bring opossums and raccoons into backyards and under decks. Treating the pet without the home, or the home without the pet, lets the cycle restart.

How Much Does Flea Control Cost in Roseville?

The cost of flea control in Roseville depends on the type of work and the condition of the home. The main price factors:

• Home size and the amount of carpet and upholstered furniture
• Whether the yard needs treatment as well as the interior
• The size of the infestation and the number of pets
• Wildlife activity under decks or in the crawl space

Call (916) 312-1203 and we will quote your specific job clearly before work begins.

Can You Get Rid of Fleas Yourself?

Sometimes, for a light infestation caught early. Treating every pet, vacuuming daily and washing pet bedding in hot water can stop a small problem. Heavy infestations return because store-bought sprays miss eggs and cocoons deep in carpet and under furniture, and flea bombs do not reach those protected spots. Professional treatment uses growth regulators that keep new fleas from maturing.

When Are Fleas Worst in Roseville?

Fleas are worst in Roseville from spring through fall, when warm weather speeds up their life cycle. Indoor heating lets fleas keep breeding inside through winter, so a home infestation can last all year. Yard pressure peaks in summer in shaded, moist spots where pets and wildlife rest.

What Happens If Fleas Go Untreated?

Untreated fleas multiply in carpets and furniture, bite people and pets, and pass tapeworms to pets. Pets that swallow fleas while grooming can get tapeworms. Heavy flea loads cause skin allergies in dogs and cats and, in small or young animals, anemia. People get itchy bites, usually on the ankles and lower legs.

How Do You Prevent Fleas?

To prevent fleas, keep pets on year-round flea prevention and keep wildlife out of the yard.

• Keep every pet on a flea preventive recommended by your veterinarian
• Vacuum carpets and furniture often, and empty the vacuum outdoors
• Wash pet bedding in hot water every week
• Seal openings under decks, sheds and crawl spaces against wildlife
• Keep pet food indoors so it does not attract opossums and raccoons
• Mow and trim shaded areas where pets rest outdoors

How Do You Prepare for Flea Treatment?

• Schedule your pets' flea treatment with your veterinarian for the same week
• Vacuum all floors and furniture, then empty the vacuum outdoors
• Wash pet bedding and pick up items from the floor
• Plan for people and pets to stay out until treated areas are dry
• Keep vacuuming daily after treatment — vibration brings fleas out of their cocoons

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