Why Fleas Turn Up After a Lewisham Tenancy Change
Postwar estates at Downham and Bellingham
The large council estates built at Downham and Bellingham after the war carry decades of tenancy changes, and flats or houses with a history of pets are where flea pupae are most likely to be sitting dormant in the carpet. A new occupant moving in and disturbing the floor coverings is often all it takes to trigger a wave of hatching within the first week or two.
Rented properties around Catford
Catford's rented terraces and flats see the same pattern on a slightly different timescale, with a flea problem sometimes only becoming obvious well into a new tenancy once the carpets have had enough everyday use to disturb the remaining pupae. By that stage, most of the flea population is 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 Lewisham Rental Ready
A thorough vacuum before we visit, and a vet treatment for any pets in the home, both help the treatment hold.
