Flea Treatment
Flea Treatment
What Was Applied Today & What to Expect
What We Applied Today
Diatomaceous Earth (Food-Grade DE)
A thin layer of food-grade DE was applied to carpet fibers, along baseboards, and in pet resting areas. DE damages the flea's exoskeleton and causes dehydration. It remains effective while dry.
Botanical Spray
Cedar oil and/or peppermint-based spray was applied to carpets, upholstery, and baseboards. Products are plant-derived, free of synthetic pesticides, and safe for children and pets when fully dry.
Pre-Treatment Vacuum
A thorough vacuum of all carpets and furnishings was completed before product application to remove eggs and stimulate pupae to hatch so they contact treatment.
What to Expect
Adults for up to 3 weeks — this is normal
Flea pupae (cocoons) in carpet cannot be killed by any spray. They hatch over 2–6 weeks. Continued adult fleas after treatment is expected, not a sign of failure. Keep vacuuming daily.
Follow-up in 10–14 days
A second treatment at 10–14 days is standard for flea control. This catches newly hatched adults that survived the first treatment window.
Resolution in 3–6 weeks
With consistent vacuuming, pet treatment, and one re-treatment visit, most infestations fully resolve within 3–6 weeks. Keep pet on monthly flea prevention to avoid recurrence.
Your Role in This Treatment
- Vacuum all carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture every day for 2 weeks. Immediately seal and discard the vacuum bag or canister contents outside.
- Wash all pet bedding and soft furnishings in hot water (130°F+) and dry on high heat.
- Keep ALL pets on a veterinarian-approved flea prevention product until the infestation is fully resolved.
- Do not walk on treated carpet barefoot for 4 hours after treatment. Do not re-vacuum for 24 hours after application.
- Treat outdoor pet areas — shaded spots, dog houses, kennels — with DE or cedar spray.
✓ Plant-Derived Products
No synthetic pesticides were used. Products are food-grade DE and botanical oils. Safe for children and pets when dry. Fish tanks must remain covered — cedar oil is toxic to fish.
📞 Call or Text Us If…
You are still seeing active flea activity after 3 weeks, your pet is not responding to their veterinary flea product, or you find fleas in a room that was not treated.