Why Fleas Turn Up Between Tenancies in Kingston
Rented terraces near the university
Rented houses and flats close to Kingston University see a high turnover of tenants each year, and fleas left behind by a previous tenant's pet can sit as dormant pupae in the carpet for a long spell before someone moves back in. The vibration and warmth of a new occupant is often all it takes to trigger a wave of hatching within the first week or two of a new tenancy.
Rented houses in New Malden
New Malden's rented terraces and semis see the same pattern on a slightly longer timescale, with a flea problem sometimes only becoming obvious well into a tenancy once carpets have been disturbed enough by everyday use. By that point, most of the flea population is living in the floor coverings rather than on any animal in the home.
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
Getting a Kingston Rental Ready
A thorough vacuum before we visit, plus a vet treatment for any pets in the home, both help the treatment hold.
