Dog Flea & Cat Flea Control

Verminate flea pest control team based in Dorset provides treatment for flea problems.

If you suspect fleas in your home or property please call Verminate to speak to a trained technician for free advice and an instant quote to quickly and safely treat the affected areas.

Verminate takes pride in serving local people and price fairly and competitively ensuring our customers always return to verminate.

Areas covered: Dorset including, Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Dorchester, Ferndown, Wimborne, Blandford Forum, Ringwood, Christchurch, Wareham, Purbeck, Swanage, Corfe Mullen, Sturminster Newton, Verwood, Bridport and surrounding areas.

Flea Control

Verminate offers a call-out service to treat fleas and other pest problems in the home. Our service is fast, effective and offers the highest level of safety for your family and pets. Established flea infestations will have spread around the home and may require professional treatment.

Description

Adult fleas are 2-3 mm in length and generally of a shiny brown appearance. They have a thin, laterally flattened body and large hind legs which allow them to jump onto passing hosts.

Biology

Flea eggs are about 0.5mm long, oval, pearly-white in colour and laid indiscriminately in the fur or feathers of the host or in its nest or bedding. Four to eight eggs are laid after each blood meal and a single female may produce 800 - 1000 eggs during her lifetime, which may be as long as two years. The larvae thrive in dark, humid places such as animal bedding and carpet fluff, and feed on organic debris and adult flea excrement. Cats' bedding may support a flea population of 8000 immature and 2000 adult forms.

Control

Even where very high populations of fleas are present, a single application of insecticide at double strength will be sufficient. The insecticides that Verminate use are the safest available and do not pose any risk to people or pets.

You will, however, be left with an information sheet about the insecticide used by the operative. The pest control officer will be able to give on site advice about any precautions that the occupant needs to take before and after treatment.

Pre-treatment advice

All floors and upholstered furniture should be vacuumed to remove animal hairs, organic debris, flea eggs and pupae. In most cases one treatment is enough even if you have pets such a cats or dogs. If you do have pets we recommend talking to your vet for a suitable animal flea treatment such as Frontline. As this in combination will quickly remove your problem. Pet bedding should also be washed above 60 degrees to kill all stages of the flea cycle.

If you have a problem with fleas, Verminate can help you! Contact us today for more information.

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