Why Fleas Turn Up in Greenwich's Rented Flats
End-of-tenancy flats in Woolwich
Flea eggs can sit dormant in carpet fibres for weeks or months after a pet has moved on, only hatching once vibration and warmth from a new tenant set them off. It's a pattern seen repeatedly in Woolwich's rented flats, where a change of occupant is often the first anyone realises there was ever a flea problem in the property.
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Plumstead's Victorian terraces and the flats and maisonettes closer to the common see the same pattern with a house move — fleas carried in on a rug, a pet basket or furniture brought from a previous address. A carpet disturbed for the first time in weeks after moving in is frequently 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
Thorough vacuuming before treatment and again afterwards helps clear eggs from carpet edges and skirting.
