Why Fleas Turn Up in Croydon's Rented Homes
End-of-tenancy carpets in Thornton Heath and South Norwood
Flea eggs can sit dormant in carpet fibres for months after a pet has gone, waiting for the vibration and body heat of a new occupant to trigger hatching. It's a pattern we see repeatedly in Thornton Heath and South Norwood's rented terraces, where a change of tenant is often the first anyone realises there was ever a flea problem in the building at all.
New tenancies in the town centre's flats
Fleas can also follow a house move directly — carried in on a rug, a sofa or a pet basket from a previous address — which is a common story in the town centre's smaller rented flats where furniture gets passed between tenancies. A carpet disturbed for the first time in weeks after moving in is often when the bites start.
Signs to Look For
- Small dark insects jumping on carpets, sofas or pet bedding
- Itchy bites, often around the ankles
- Pets scratching more than usual
- Tiny dark specks (flea dirt) in carpet fibres or pet bedding
After a Flea Treatment
Hoovering thoroughly before treatment and again after helps clear eggs from carpet edges and skirting boards.
