1.

Pick up all items such as toys, clothes, pet food, etc. off the floor so that all areas of the carpet may be treated. Don’t forget areas such as under the bed and bottom of closets.

2.

Wash pet bedding and throw rugs in hot water and soapy detergent.

3.

Vacuum thoroughly throughout the house. Vacuuming does several things:

It removes dirt and debris

It opens the nap of some carpets allowing the insecticide to penetrate better

It causes pressure on flea cocoons causing the adult fleas to emerge where they will be more vulnerable to insecticides

Vacuum every day after treatment. Don’t overlook upholstered furniture! Also, after every vacuuming, it is crucial to remove the vacuum bag, place it in a sealed plastic bag, and dispose of it outdoors. THE BAG MAY CONTAIN FLEA EGGS, LARVAE AND ADULTS AND CAN SERVE AS A HARBORAGE FROM WHICH FLEAS CAN REINFEST THE HOME.

1.

Wood, tile and linoleum floors should be thoroughly swept and mopped.

2.

Remove all pets, including birds, and arrange for cats and dogs to be treated for fleas.

3.

Fish tanks should be covered with a damp towel and the air pump turned off and also covered.

4.

Arrange for you and your pets to remain out of the house for several hours or until the treatment has dried.

Expect to see a few fleas for about two weeks following treatment because:

Insecticides cannot penetrate a flea’s cocoon.

Although flea adults emerging from the cocoon will encounter the residual insecticide, it may take several hours before the insecticide kills the flea.

The home may be retreated in 21-day cycles. Please be aware that without treatment of the pets and proper vacuuming, the insecticide alone will not be effective in controlling the problem.