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Scratchy pets, speckled carpets and mystery bites are all tell-tale signs you’ve picked up uninvited passengers. When people search “flea control Lancashire” or “professional flea treatment near me,” these are the answers they ask for first.
Why calling a pro matters
Cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and dog fleas (C. canis) headline most domestic cases, but hedgehog (Archaeopsylla erinacei) and even rat fleas (Nosopsyllus fasciatus) still make guest appearances in rural Lancashire.
A single female can lay 20–50 eggs a day. Those eggs drop into carpets, between floorboards and down the sofa. Larvae hide from light, pupate in silky cocoons and can lie dormant for months until vibration and warmth announce “dinner’s served.”
Miss one stage and the circus starts again, so a treatment must tackle every life stage, not just the acrobats you can see.
How our single-visit treatment works
Step | What we use | Why it matters |
Residual insecticide | Long-lasting surface spray | Kills emerging adults for weeks |
Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) | Juvenile-hormone mimic | Stops larvae becoming biting adults |
Synergist | Boosts active ingredients | Helps overcome known resistance |
Delivery hardware is matched to the job: a Gloria 505T stainless sprayer for precision in flats, or the backpack Birchmeier REA 15 for larger homes. Technicians wear Tyvek suits, nitrile gloves and Sundström respirators—not because the products are dangerous (they’re UK-approved) but because we handle them daily and good PPE is just smart practice.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
- 1–2 bedroom property: £210
- 3–4 bedroom property: £290
- Larger homes, offices or businesses: quick survey → tailored quote
The price covers a thorough survey, full application and our 20-day reassurance promise: if any flea activity lingers beyond Day 20, we’ll pop back and retreat once, free of charge.
What happens after treatment?
A bit of hopping in the first fortnight is normal—those are pupae hatching into a treated zone. By Day 14 almost every property is clear. Success relies on preparation, so we email a detailed checklist at booking: vacuum twice, hot-wash pet bedding, lift clutter—the works. Tick everything off and you’ll speed the result.
Why Flea bombs, traps and oils rarely solve the problem
- Permethrin “flea bombs” drift upward, not into skirting cracks. Many fleas are already permethrin-resistant, so results fade fast.
- Sticky traps & light traps are ideal for monitoring numbers—not for elimination.
- Essential oils smell nice but haven’t shown reliable knock-down in peer-reviewed studies. Truly “chemical-free” options are ruthless vacuuming and commercial-grade steam, and even those demand persistence.
Bottom line
Professional flea control combines calibrated chemistry, the right equipment and a clear follow-up commitment. Book once, prep right, and enjoy your home bite-free—no second guessing, no second payment.
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