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Fleas & Flea Pest Control Services

Fleas are a widespread household pest and are most commonly introduced into properties by pets or nearby animal activity. While some flea bites cause only minor irritation, others can trigger allergic reactions in both people and animals, leading to rashes and ongoing discomfort.

Once established, flea infestations can spread quickly throughout a home, making professional flea control essential.

Flea Pest Control

How to Identify a Flea Infestation

  • Pets scratching, licking, or biting at their skin more than usual.
  • Small dark specks (flea dirt) or live fleas visible in pet fur.
  • Itchy red bite marks on people, often around ankles or lower legs.
  • Restlessness or discomfort in pets, especially after resting.

Checking your pet’s coat and bedding can help confirm flea activity, and a veterinarian can assist with identification.

Signs of Fleas

Flea Behaviour & Life Cycle

  • Adult fleas range from 2–10mm in size, depending on species.
  • Wingless, flattened bodies allow easy movement through fur.
  • Powerful legs enable fleas to jump long distances.
  • Adults emerge from pupae based on warmth, humidity, and vibration.
  • Movement from people or pets often triggers flea emergence.
  • Female fleas lay eggs after feeding on a host.

Fleas rely on blood meals from warm-blooded animals and can move between pets and humans, increasing the risk of disease transmission.

Flea Life Cycle

Fleas in New Homes & Rental Properties

Flea problems are common in homes that have recently been vacated by pets. Flea pupae can remain dormant for extended periods and suddenly emerge when vibrations or body heat signal a potential host.

This often results in flea activity appearing shortly after moving in, even when no animals are present.

Fleas in Rental Properties

Professional Flea Control by Swift Pest Solutions

Swift Pest Solutions provides reliable flea pest control throughout Melbourne. Our treatments target adult fleas, larvae, and eggs to deliver thorough, long-lasting results.

Whether you’re dealing with fleas in a home, rental property, or commercial space, professional treatment ensures the infestation is properly resolved.

Professional Flea Treatment

What to Do If You Have Fleas

  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, furniture, and floor cracks before treatment.
  • Limit vacuuming for up to 7 days after treatment if possible.
  • Treat pets with vet-approved flea products.
  • Arrange professional flea pest control for complete elimination.

For effective flea pest control in Melbourne, contact Swift Pest Solutions for a full inspection and tailored treatment plan for your property.

Flea Prevention and Control