Find a professional flea exterminator near you

Did you know that a single female adult flea can produce up to 40 to 50 eggs per day? This fact alone proves that these parasites can be anything but underestimated. Thinking that fleas can disappear on their own isa dangerous mindset to have—a literal infestation can happen when no treatment is applied.

Fleas can come from a variety of sources—animals, plants, dirty outdoor areas, and old furniture and clothing, among others. Humans can get bothersome and irritating bites, while your pets can acquire alarming diseases like Dipylidium tapeworm and anaemia. Fleas continue to be a headache in many U.K. homes, but Airtasker is ready to relieve your stress.

Before the flea exterminator arrives at your place, you can sanitise your place, especially those spots fleas frequent in, like upholstery, furniture, and your pet’s space. 

Inspection 

When your Tasker arrives, expect them to thoroughly check your space and assess the gravity of your problem. They will check different areas, like spots with upholstered objects, places where your pets eat and sleep, and even the outdoors, like your backyard full of shrubs. The specialist will also make an effort to inspect places you don’t get to notice all the time, as fleas tend to hide in literal dark, hidden spots. They will also check for faeces.

It’s also good to inform your Tasker about the places you feel uncomfortable with, or other spots your pet loves to spend idle time at.

Solution proper

Depending on your flea problem, your hired exterminator will use a variety of chemicals or foggers. Flea fumigation is all about suffocating the adult fleas, so it’s wise to leave this job to someone experienced.

Some pest controllers also rely on heat treatments. In this process, the Tasker will use heaters to increase temperature, killing fleas of different life stages and in hard-to-reach areas. 

Advice and follow-ups

Still spotted fleas a week after treatment? Don’t fret, it’s normal given the nature of fleas. This is why follow-up treatments often happen, as it would take a while to fully eradicate the pests, especially if your case is severe. Talk to your Tasker about this matter.

They can also advise you to continue home remedies—utilising apple cider vinegar, vacuuming hidden spots, maximising flea sprays, using flea shampoo for your pets, regularly cleaning up debris in the backyard, sprinkling baking soda on your furniture, and more.