Sachse, TX · Dallas and Collin counties
Flea control in Sachse, TX
Fleas in a Sachse home are almost always cat fleas, which live on dogs too. The adults on the pet are the small part; eggs, larvae and pupae in carpet, pet bedding and shaded soil are the rest, and that is what a flea treatment is for.
Texas pest control businesses are licensed by the TDA. The call carries no obligation.
Why fleas outlast one treatment
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says most flea problems in Texas are caused by the cat flea, and that a follow-up treatment 10 to 14 days after the first is critical because pupae resist insecticides. Vacuuming removes up to 60 percent of eggs and about 30 percent of larvae, which is why it comes before and after treatment.
Outdoors, fleas need shade and humidity. Hot, sunny lawn is poor habitat; the shaded strip under a deck, along a fence or in dense groundcover where a dog lies is where they survive.
What the visit involves
A technician treats carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture where pets rest, along baseboards, and the shaded outdoor spots pets use. People and pets stay out until treated areas dry. A second visit 10 to 14 days later catches the fleas that hatch after the first round.
Who to call
Call, say how many pets you have and what they are on, which rooms are worst, and whether the pets go outside.
Describe the problem in a sentence or two. Call to check availability near you.
(866) 204-1244Questions people ask
What do I need to do before the visit?
Usually: vacuum all floors and furniture, wash pet bedding, pick items up off the floor, and have the pets on a product from the veterinarian. The provider gives a full list.
Why are there more fleas a week after treatment?
Pupae in their cocoons resist treatment and keep hatching for a while. That is expected, and it is why a follow-up treatment is scheduled.
Do I need to treat the yard?
If pets spend time outside in shaded spots, yes. Otherwise the house is reinfested from the yard.
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Mostly built since 2000
Older neighborhoods, 1970s–1990s