Why Fleas Turn Up in a Newly Let Fulham Flat
High turnover of rented flats across Fulham
Fulham's terraces are split into a large number of rented flats, and the tenant turnover in some buildings is faster than most. Flea eggs left behind by an outgoing tenant's pet can lie dormant in carpet fibres for weeks, hatching only once someone new moves in and disturbs the room again — which is why fleas so often seem to appear out of nowhere in the first few weeks of a new tenancy.
Households with pets near Bishops Park
For households with their own pets close to green space like Bishops Park, fleas picked up outdoors on a walk are the more usual cause. Numbers in the carpet can build up faster than treatment aimed only at the pet can control.
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
Clearing Fleas From the Home
Carpets and soft furnishings usually need treating alongside anything done for the pet — we'll go through it before booking.
