Flea Treatment Auckland
Fleas are one of the most frustrating pest problems Auckland homeowners deal with. They breed rapidly, bite relentlessly and are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional treatment. If you are finding flea bites on yourself, your family or your pets, the infestation is already established and growing. Strike Pest Control eliminates flea problems across Auckland fast with treatments that work where supermarket products fail.
Why Fleas Are So Hard to Get Rid of
Fleas have a four stage lifecycle — egg, larva, pupa and adult. The adult fleas you see and feel biting are only a small percentage of the total infestation. The majority are hidden as eggs, larvae and pupae in carpets, bedding, furniture and flooring where they are completely invisible and largely unaffected by surface sprays.
This is why DIY flea treatment so often fails. Supermarket sprays kill adult fleas on contact but do nothing to the eggs and larvae already developing throughout your home. Within days a new generation of fleas hatches and the problem starts again from scratch.
Professional treatment addresses all stages of the flea lifecycle, not just the adults you can see.
How We Treat Fleas
Flea treatment is one of the more thorough treatments we carry out. When our licensed technician arrives he will talk through the extent of the problem and set clear expectations before starting work.
Flea treatments use professional grade spray applied thoroughly to all affected areas including carpets, rugs, skirting boards, furniture and any other areas where fleas are active or likely to be harbouring.
Treatment takes around 30 minutes for a standard residential property. Because of the flea lifecycle a second treatment visit is sometimes needed to ensure complete elimination. Our technician will advise you on whether this is likely based on the severity of the infestation.
You will not need to leave the house during treatment, though if you prefer to step out our technician can work around that.
All products are completely safe once dry. We ask that children and pets avoid treated areas for three hours after treatment.
What to Expect After Flea Treatment
Fleas are one of the pests where you may continue to see some activity for a short period after treatment as the remaining lifecycle stages hatch and come into contact with the treated surfaces. This is completely normal and is not a sign that the treatment has not worked. Give it a couple of days and activity should reduce significantly.
Do I Need to Treat My Pet as Well
Yes. If you have pets they will need to be treated for fleas by a vet or with an appropriate pet flea treatment at the same time as the property treatment. Treating the property without treating the pet means fleas will simply jump back onto your pet and reinfest the home. Our technician will remind you of this when you book.
Auckland Flea Season
Fleas thrive in warm humid conditions and are most active in Auckland through the warmer months. However because Auckland rarely gets truly cold winters flea problems can persist year round, particularly in homes with pets. If you have pets and have not treated for fleas recently it is worth acting sooner rather than later.
Why Auckland Homeowners Choose Strike Pest Control
Licensed urban pest management technician with years of experience across Auckland. Professional grade treatments unavailable over the counter. Thorough treatment covering all affected areas. Safe for kids and pets once dry. Auckland wide coverage. Free quote with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most obvious sign is flea bites — small red itchy bites typically around the ankles and lower legs. You may also see fleas jumping in carpets or on furniture, or notice your pets scratching excessively. A simple test is to walk across your carpet in white socks — fleas will be visible against the white fabric.
No. Fleas can be brought into a home on clothing, second hand furniture or through previous occupants if you have recently moved in. Homes that previously had pets can harbour flea eggs in carpets and flooring that hatch long after the pet has gone.
Supermarket sprays only kill adult fleas. Flea eggs and larvae developing in carpets and furniture are unaffected and hatch within days, restarting the infestation. Professional treatment addresses all stages of the lifecycle which is why it produces lasting results.
Most residential flea treatments take around 30 minutes.
es. Your pet must be treated for fleas at the same time as the property treatment. Treating the home without treating the pet will result in reinfestion. Your vet or a pet flea treatment product applied on the same day will prevent this.
Fleas are one of the pests where a second visit is sometimes needed depending on the severity of the infestation. Our technician will advise you on the day based on what he finds.
Yes. All products are completely safe once dry. We ask that children and pets avoid treated areas for three hours after treatment.
No. You are welcome to stay home. If you would prefer to step out our technician can work around that.
Give us a call and we will talk through the best next step. We stand behind our work.
We cover all of Auckland. Fill in the quote form and we will confirm availability in your suburb.
