Why Fleas Turn Up in a Newly Let Harrow Flat
High-turnover flats near the stations
The flats around Harrow and Wealdstone stations change hands more often than the family semis further out, and flea eggs left by an outgoing tenant's pet can lie dormant in the carpet for weeks. A new tenant moving in and disturbing the room again is often what brings an infestation back to life.
Pet households in Pinner and Stanmore's gardens
In the larger houses of Pinner and Stanmore, households with their own pets and bigger gardens more often pick fleas up outdoors, with numbers building up in carpets 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 explain before booking.
