Preparation for Flea Treatment

Flea Exterminator in NJ and PA | New Jersey and Pennsylvania Fleas

On the day of treatment all people and pets will have to be out of the house until treatment is completely dry, allow a minimum of three hours. On the day of treatment have animals treated. Make sure you begin or continue the growth regulator (program for fleas in NJ and PA) for each pet.

Vacuum furniture, crevices, carpets and rugs thoroughly including underneath the beds. Furniture must be turned over and cleaned underneath as well. Remove bag from vacuum cleaner and place in plastic bag, seal and remove from house. The Vacuum itself should also be put in a plastic bag for storage. All floors must be washed.

Clean all wood, tile, and linoleum floors by sweeping and mopping. Clean concrete floors with soap and water in the garage, basement, or enclosed patio where pets rest or stay. Open all closets and remove items from closet floors. Pet food and water dishes should be cleaned and stored. Remove all items such as toys and clothes from all floors and from under beds.

Strip all beds. All bedding/linens/throw rugs must be washed. Linens must be left off the bed until we come for service. Anything the animal has come into contact with must be washed. Wash or replace pet bedding. This is a primary breeding ground for eggs that drop off the host (pet). It is very important to keep the bedding clean.

IF NO FOGGING (APARTMENT ETC.) OMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Turn off gas pilot lights to heater, water heater and appliances. Turn off air conditioners. Cover fish tanks with a damp towel and turn off the air pump. Remove all plants.

Seal in air tight containers, place in refrigerator, or remove all foodstuff and consumables such as tobacco and liquor products, canisters of flour or sugar, sugar bowls, tea bags. Cover and wash after treatment all objects that come in contact with food such as cooking utensils, dishes, silverware, and pots and pans. Seal or remove bathroom cups, toothbrushes, medicines, or anything that comes into contact with peoples or pets mouths such as toothbrushes and children or pet toys.

Upon returning at least 3 hours after application, open the doors and windows to allow ventilation before occupying the building. Kitchen counter tops and food handling surfaces are to be washed before using.

NJ and PA fleas will continue to hatch for the next 3-5 weeks, but the growth regulator will sterilize the next group of eggs laid, resulting in sterile dying offspring. Vacuum frequently over the next 3 weeks to pick up eggs and stimulate hatching. The residual applied to the carpet etc. will eliminate emerging adult fleas.

You may still be bit by fleas during this period, but emerging adult generally only live a few hours after coming through the residual treatment. Speak to our flea extermination company at Lethal about flea control in Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Southern Lehigh County, PA or Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Mercer County, NJ.

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