Woodstock runs from the railway line and the old industrial blocks along Albert Road up to the cottages above Victoria Road.
Fleas in Woodstock
Fleas in Woodstock come with pets and, in buildings with rat problems, from rats themselves. When rats are removed, their fleas can move to people and pets nearby, which is why we treat for fleas after a big rat job if needed. Larvae develop in carpets, rugs and pet beds.
We treat the house and pet areas with a product that stops larvae developing. Pets should be treated by the vet on the same day.
How to tell you have a problem
Tick every sign you have noticed. It takes ten seconds.
Worth knowing
Children crawling and playing on carpets tend to get more bites than adults. We treat in a way that lets floors be used again once dry, and we ask that toys are lifted off the floor beforehand.
How we handle flea control in Woodstock
A proper flea job hits every life stage, not just the adults. We use an insect growth regulator, which stops eggs and larvae developing into breeding adults, together with a residual insecticide on carpets, floors, under furniture and around pet resting places, both inside and in sheltered outdoor spots. Before we arrive, you vacuum thoroughly, wash pet bedding hot and lift items off the floor so the product reaches where the larvae live. The pets must be treated by your vet on the same day or just before, otherwise new fleas keep arriving. Because pupae are protected in their cocoons, we often book a follow-up treatment a couple of weeks later to catch the late hatchers.
- Confirm it is fleas
We check the pets, bedding and floors and look at the bite pattern to rule out bed bugs or mites.
- Preparation
You vacuum every floor and couch, wash pet bedding and clear floors so the treatment can reach the carpet base.
- Treat pets at the vet
Your vet treats every dog and cat in the house so the source of new eggs stops.
- House treatment
We apply a growth regulator and residual spray to floors, furniture undersides, pet areas and shaded outdoor resting spots.
- Keep vacuuming
Regular vacuuming for the next two weeks stimulates pupae to hatch so they contact the treatment.
- Follow-up visit
Where needed, a second treatment catches the fleas that emerged after the first round.
Prevention that actually works
- Discourage stray cats from sleeping under the house, on the stoep or in the garage.
- Keep every pet in the house on a vet-recommended flea product all year round, because heated homes keep fleas breeding through winter.
- Keep the grass short and rake away leaf litter in shaded spots where the dog lies outside.
- Wash pet bedding on a hot cycle every week or two and vacuum the areas where pets sleep.
- Before moving into a rental or newly bought home, ask whether the previous occupants had pets, and consider a treatment before the furniture goes in.
What affects the price
The main factors are the size of the house, how much carpet and soft furnishing there is, and whether outdoor areas need treating as well. A heavy infestation in a multi-pet home will usually need a follow-up visit, which we include in the quote. Preparation on your side makes a big difference to how well a single treatment works, and we give a free quote upfront.
If you have one pet and caught it early, a good vet product plus serious vacuuming and washing will often sort it out. Once you have fleas jumping on people and multiple rooms involved, foggers and shop sprays rarely reach the larvae in carpet bases, and a professional treatment with a growth regulator is the faster route. Either way, the house treatment fails if the animals are not treated by the vet at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
Can fleas live on people?
Cat fleas bite people but do not live on us; they need a furry host to breed. If there is no pet in the house, a rodent problem or a previous occupant's animal is usually the source.
Is there a guarantee?
Our treatments carry a minimum 3-month guarantee, provided the pets are kept on vet flea treatment as advised.
Do you treat my dog or cat?
No, pets must be treated by your vet. We treat the house and garden, and both need to happen together for the job to work.
Can rats bring fleas into my Woodstock home?
Yes. After rats are removed, their fleas look for a new host. A flea treatment clears them.
Can you service a Woodstock restaurant after hours?
Yes, after-hours and weekend visits are available on request, so treatments do not disrupt service. You also get a post-treatment report for your records.
Why do I still see fleas after the treatment?
Pupae in their cocoons are protected and keep hatching for up to two or three weeks, and those new fleas then die on contact with the treated surfaces. Keep vacuuming, and call us if numbers are not dropping after that period.
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