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FLEA FREE


What must you do before your home is treated for fleas?
  • Vacuum - all rugs, carpets and furniture, especially between and under cushions. Dispose of vacuum bag upon completion.
  • Mop - all tile and vinyl floors.
  • Sweep - all concrete floors.
  • Floors - including closet floors, must be cleared of all objects to give your Pest Control Operator access to all floor surfaces.
  • Pets - take pets for a professional flea bath while your home is being treated. Pets cannot remain in the home during treatment. (Fish bowls and aquariums may remain if properly covered. Ask your pest control operator for directions.)
  • Pet Bedding - clean or dispose of all pet bedding.
  • Plants - plants do not have to be removed and can remain in your home.

What will the pest control operator do to your home to treat it for fleas?
A fine insecticide spray will be applied to all infested, and potentially infested, areas. These areas could include carpets, rugs, tile, furniture, under furniture cushions, pet bedding and places pets are known to rest.

Will all fleas die immediately after treatment?
Although nearly all fleas present will be controlled by the time you return to your home, don't be alarmed if you see some fleas for a couple of weeks after treatment. These fleas are usually newly hatched form their protective pupal case and will be controlled by the residual effect of SAFROTIN E.C.

How soon can you vacuum your carpers following treatment?
Normal vacuuming may be resumed the day after your home is treated.

How can you keep fleas form returning?
Regular vacuuming and cleaning of floors will help reduce flea populations. So will professional flea baths for pets. Replace vacuum bags regularly, as they can become a reservoir for flea populations.

Because the spray has very little odor, does this mean it's less effective?
Absolutely not! The product we use has been formulated not to leave offensive odors or unsightly residues.

Why has SAFRONTIN been chosen to control fleas in your home?Besides its effectiveness, SAFRONTIN is preferred for many other reasons, including:

  • Fast initial control
  • Long residual action
  • Low odor
  • No-staining
  • No unsightly residue
  • Remains effective even after vacuuming.

Why use PRECOR in your home?
PRECOR also known as methoprene, is the revolutionary Insect Growth Regulator that prevents pre-adult fleas from ever becoming biting, breeding adults, When pre-adult fleas contact or ingest PRECOR, their life cycle is destroyed.

  • Long term residual effect
  • Breaks flea life cycle
  • Non-staining
  • No lingering odor
  • No unsightly residue
  • Remains effective even after vacuuming

Should your yard be treated for fleas?
It depends upon specific circumstances. Because fleas can survive and reproduce outdoors. It may be necessary to treat your yard. Ask your professional pest control operator for advice.

Why use YARDEX outside?
YARDEX controls fleas as well as many common outdoor pests. YARDEX offers:

 
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