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Flea Control Preparation

The following are steps you should take to insure the best possible results.

Pick up items on the floor so we can treat as much of the floor as possible.
Remove items from under the beds and place on the bed, especially if your pet(s) spend any time there .
Remove items stored on the floor around refrigerators, freezers and stove so we can treat that area.
Pick up any washable throw rugs and pet bedding and wash it in hot water; leave in washing machine or dryer until after our treatment.
Vacuum all floors before we arrive, including wood or floor tiles. Change or empty bag into plastic bag and discard outside.
Arrange to have vet treat pets or get a vet-prescribed monthly flea control product (Frontline, Revolution, etc).
Remove or cover fish tanks and turn off pumps.
Any other pets, especially birds or reptiles, will need to be removed for at least 3 hours.

After Treatment

Leave house for 3 hours.
Vacuum the next day and at least every other day for 7 to 14 days. Throw away or empty bag daily and discard outside. WHY? Vacuuming is very important because it brings the fleas out into the treated areas.
If necessary, we will repeat the treatment after 2-3 weeks. This will depend on whether or not you are still having a flea problem.
Repeat steps listed above before 2nd treatment.

Fleas and their eggs can lay dormant for up to a year. Fleas hide in carpets and cracks and crevices in hard surface floors until they sense vibrations from you or your pets moving. The fleas start hopping around so they can attach to a warm blooded animal for a blood meal. This is why vacuuming is an important part of your treatment, because to the fleas, the vacuum and vibration created stimulates them into "action".

Treating pets with products like Frontline is very helpful in the prevention of a flea infestation. If you are just starting your pet on a monthly flea treatment it can take up to 3 weeks to see results. These vet prescribed flea treatments are designed for prevention of a flea infestation, not immediate control

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