Flea Treatment in Torbay, Teignbridge, South Hams & Exeter - ProAction Pest Control
Got pets? Fleas are more common than you might think
Here at ProAction, we have heard all kinds of stories about how customers think they acquired a flea infestation, from missing a scheduled flea tablet from the vet to having a friend stay over with their dog for the holidays. Whatever the case, once the fleas get firmly established it can be quite difficult to manage the situation using over-the-counter products alone.
The act of a flea bite can largely go unnoticed; it is typically only the skin’s reaction to the bite that produces noticeable irritation and persistent itching - The bite mark doesn’t normally rise immediately, so people can sometimes mistake it for another minor skin irritation.
We also hear frequently from customers who spend money on flea bombs with little success, and there is a good reason for this. Did you know flea eggs (and the eggs of many other insects) are impenetrable? That means flea bombs only knock down the active fleas, while the eggs remain intact and will continue to hatch later. Eggs can take 1-10 days to hatch, with each flea laying 30-50 eggs after a successful blood meal.
Our treatment specifically utilises a professional use only insecticide that leaves a lasting residue for an extended period, allowing us to eliminate all already active fleas immediately after application and to kill emerging larvae shortly after they hatch.
Flea treatment is often less expensive than many people expect — give us a call for free advice, help with preparation and a no-obligation quote.
For bad infestations fleas can be on you as soon as you open the door - This was on our technician. All photo’s were captured by ProAction Pest Control site visits.
Fleas are minute and can be easily missed. These were eradicated immediately after our professional insecticide application
Our Flea Treatment Process
At ProAction Pest Control, we follow a proven and professional method to ensure complete and long-lasting results.
Inspection & Assessment
We begin by assessing the extent of the infestation, checking key areas such as pet bedding, carpets, sofas, and corners of rooms where fleas and eggs commonly hide.
Checking the infestation is essential, but everywhere is treated, as one missed egg can quickly result in a reinfestation.
Where some pest control companies only treat the outskirts of your flooring, as standard we treat all of the floor, meaning better results and faster relief.
Preparation Guidance
Before we visit, we’ll provide a preparation checklist to help ensure maximum treatment effectiveness. This includes:
Thoroughly vacuuming carpets, rugs, and soft furnishings
Washing pet bedding and household linens at high temperatures
Ensuring pets are treated with a suitable veterinary flea product
Professional Insecticidal Treatment
Our technicians apply an insecticide and in growth regulator combination, designed to kill adult fleas, larvae, and provide residual control for hatching eggs.
These products are safe, professional-grade, and provide long-lasting residual protection against re-infestation.
Follow-Up & Aftercare
Some pest control companies insist on a two visit treatment. We always try, and succeed the vast majority of the time eradicating flea infestations within one visit.
Easy to Understand Work Reports with Pictures
Because we use profession use only insecticides and relevant PPE, you cannot be in the treated rooms while work is carried out. We know this can be unsettling since you can’t watch the work as it happens, so to reassure you we document the process with photographs and email them to you when the job is finished — all at no extra charge.
We also carry out flea surveys for end-of-tenancy properties where tenants have pets.
Flea monitors are very effective for determining whether a flea infestation is currently active and for gauging how widespread the problem may be.
Why Choose ProAction Pest Control?
* Experienced and fully qualified technicians
* Fast, safe, and effective treatments
* Pet-safe, professional-grade products
* Locally based service covering Torbay, Teignbridge, South Hams & Exeter
* Honest, transparent pricing and advice
Areas We Cover
We provide professional flea control services throughout South Devon, including:
Torbay, Teignbridge, South Hams, and Exeter — covering Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Ivybridge, Ashburton, and surrounding areas.