Claire from Dawsonville writes
Did 3 treatments in October and November 2021, now March 2022 - fleas have infested again.
Fleas can reinfest the home months after the original flea treatments have been completed if pets in the home are not on flea medicine and/or the outdoor lawn areas are being treated monthly for fleas outdoors. Fleas do require repeat applications at 14 day intervals and typically 3-4 retreatments are needed. Vacuuming frequently before and in between treatments is strongly recommended to stimulate the flea eggs into hatching and come into contact with the insecticide treatment. This is important as flea eggs are protected from insecticides while inside the eggs and they can stay dormant for up to 7 months. The vibration of vacuuming stimulates the eggs to hatch sooner therefore contacting the insecticide. Please view our Pet Flea Control Products and Flea Treatment Guide for information on treating outside the home for fleas which can also come from wildlife even if pets are not in the home.
Answer last updated on: 03/16/2022
