Flea control in Kalamazoo, MI
Flea treatment works when three things happen together: I treat the house, you prep and vacuum, and your vet treats your pets. Treatment includes a follow-up visit booked 14 to 21 days out, used if live fleas remain.
How does flea treatment work?
Adult fleas you see on the dog are only part of the problem. Most of a flea population is eggs, larvae and pupae in carpet, furniture and pet bedding. My treatment targets the places they develop inside the house, and the follow-up visit catches the ones that hatch after.
You prep
Vacuum everything, wash pet and people bedding, and get your pets treated by your vet. I’ll send the list when we book.
I treat the home
I treat carpets, rugs, furniture and the spots where your pets sleep and spend time.
Follow-up if needed
When we book, I put a follow-up on the calendar for day 14 to 21. If live fleas remain, I treat again. If they’re gone, we’re done.
How do I prepare for flea treatment?
- Vacuum all carpets, rugs, furniture and under cushions, then empty the vacuum outside
- Wash pet bedding and your own bedding in hot water
- Have your pets treated by your veterinarian before or on the day of service
- Pick up items on the floor so I can reach carpet edges and under furniture
- Plan for people and pets to be out of the house during treatment; I’ll tell you when it’s OK to come back
If the home isn’t prepped, I’ll need to reschedule. Prep isn’t optional with fleas; it’s half the treatment.
Are fleas covered by Home Defense?
No. Fleas need their own treatment and aren’t part of the Home Defense plan. If you want year-round coverage for ants, spiders and mice after the flea job, ask me about signing up for Home Defense within 30 days of your flea treatment.
Flea control questions, answered
How many visits does flea treatment take?
Usually one or two. The treatment includes a follow-up booked for day 14 to 21, used if live fleas remain. Many homes that prep well and treat their pets don’t need more.
Why do I still see fleas after treatment?
Flea pupae are protected in their cocoons and hatch over the next couple of weeks. Seeing a few in that window is normal. Keep vacuuming daily, because the vibration helps them hatch and come in contact with the treatment.
Do you treat my pets?
No. Your veterinarian treats your pets, and that’s required. If the pets aren’t treated, they bring fleas right back into a treated house.
Do you treat the yard for fleas?
My flea treatment is for the inside of the home, where most of the flea life cycle happens. If you think the yard is the source, tell me when you call and I’ll look at it.
Are fleas covered by the Home Defense plan?
No. Fleas aren’t part of Home Defense and are treated separately.
Where I work
I treat fleas in homes across Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, Plainwell, Schoolcraft and the rest of my service area.
VexGuard Pest Control is based in Kalamazoo and serves Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, South Haven, Three Rivers, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Gobles, Mattawan, Schoolcraft, Texas Corners and Otsego. Also serving Allegan, Vicksburg, Climax, Scotts, Oshtemo, Cooper Township, Comstock Township, and Kalamazoo Township.
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