Preparing for Flea or Tick Service

For us to be able to do the service, all preparation procedures must be followed exactly.  We will not treat if they are not done. 

• All people and pets must leave the premises and remain out of the treated area for at least one hour after treatment.  
• Bedding should be stripped from all beds in all bedrooms on the day of the treatment. This bedding must be washed and dried before it can be placed back on the beds.  This includes pet bedding.
• All clutter must be cleared from the floor and from the yard.  
• The yard must be mowed.  
• Sprinklers must be off.
• Outside workers can not be present during the treatment.
• After the service, vacuum every 2 or 3 days for 2 weeks to prevent resurgence.  Fleas have a life cycle similar to butterflies: egg, larvae, pupae, adult.  We kill the adults and larvae with our treatment.  The pupae, however, are resistant to insecticide.  That means that about 2 weeks after treatment, they will mature and hatch in response to vibration.  The appearance is that there is a resurgence.  Vacuuming will stop this from happening.