Most infestations start when feral cats drop off flea eggs as they roam the neighbourhood. Then you or your family pet becomes infested. Warm Brisbane conditions help them multiply quickly once inside.
Fleas are a common issue in Brisbane homes
Fleas are a common issue in Brisbane homes, especially during warmer months. They’re often introduced by pets, visiting animals, or wildlife and can quickly spread through carpets, bedding, and soft furnishings. Because flea eggs and larvae are hidden from view, effective treatment requires more than just treating what you can see.
A professional approach helps break the flea life cycle and prevents ongoing re-infestations.
Been bitten by fleas?
Have you gone outside and suddenly felt sharp, itchy bites around your ankles or lower legs? Or walked into a room that’s been closed up for a while and noticed fleas jumping and becoming active?
This is a common sign of an established flea problem. Fleas are attracted to body heat and movement, which is why bites often appear suddenly when you enter an infested area. In Brisbane’s warm, humid climate, flea populations can build up quickly – especially in shaded outdoor areas, carpeted rooms, pet bedding, or homes that have been vacant for a short period.
While flea bites are irritating and uncomfortable, they’re also a clear indicator that fleas are present in the environment – not just on pets. Because flea eggs and larvae are hidden deep in carpets, cracks, and soft furnishings, the problem often continues even after initial treatments.
If you’re being bitten, early professional treatment helps stop the life cycle and prevents the infestation from spreading further through your home.
When you actually see them jumping up on your legs!
When you walk into a room and the fleas start to jump, you know you have a problem.
Bite Marks
After a few sharp bites, your skin starts to welt up in these red itchy marks.
In the rare occasion, you might have been bitten by Bed Bugs that result in similar bite marks.
Pets are scratching themselves
Cats and dogs offer the ideal environment for fleas in their furry coats and warm nourishing blood.
Treatment – targeted spray with IGR
Effective flea control requires more than killing the fleas you can see. It’s about breaking the flea life cycle properly.
Our technicians apply a targeted internal treatment using a low-toxicity, household-safe spray combined with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). This treatment:
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Eliminates adult fleas that come into contact with the treated areas
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Disrupts the development of flea eggs and larvae, preventing them from maturing
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Reduces the chance of repeat infestations by breaking the breeding cycle
Where required, we treat carpets, skirting boards, soft furnishings, and other high-risk areas where fleas and their eggs commonly hide.
External treatment – stopping re-infestation
Fleas are often picked up outdoors, particularly from shaded areas where pets rest or from wildlife such as feral cats. For this reason, we also apply a targeted external treatment around the perimeter of your home and pet activity zones to reduce the chance of fleas being reintroduced.
Why follow-up treatments matter
Flea eggs are protected by a hard outer coating, making them resistant to moisture and chemical treatments. These eggs can remain dormant until triggered to hatch by vibration – such as walking through a room.
Because of this, in cases of heavier infestations, we strongly recommend two treatments, spaced appropriately. This ensures newly hatched fleas are controlled before they can mature and reproduce, resulting in a far more reliable long-term outcome.
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Q&A
1. Why do I suddenly have fleas in my home?
Fleas are commonly introduced by pets, wildlife, or previous occupants and thrive in Brisbane’s warm, humid climate.
2. Can fleas live in my house even if I don’t have pets?
Yes. Fleas can be brought in by visiting animals, neighbouring pets, or wildlife and survive in carpets, cracks, and soft furnishings.
3. How do I get rid of fleas properly — and stop them coming back?
Effective flea control requires treating both adult fleas and their eggs in the home, as well as addressing pets and outdoor sources where needed.
4. Do I need professional flea treatment, or can I fix it myself?
Small problems may seem manageable, but ongoing infestations usually need professional treatment to break the flea life cycle completely.
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