Why Fleas Turn Up in Borough Homes
Gardens and pets around Barnes
Flea eggs can sit dormant in carpet fibres for months, triggered into hatching by vibration and warmth. A house move or new carpets going down in one of Barnes' larger houses, where a pet has lived for years, is a common way for a dormant flea population to reappear all at once.
Pet routines near Hampton and Bushy Park
Pets that spend time outdoors around Hampton and Bushy Park pick up fleas in the garden and carry them indoors, where carpet and pet bedding become the breeding ground rather than the garden itself.
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 a Flea Problem in the Borough
Treating carpets and pet bedding together tends to get better results than treating the pet on its own — we'll ask which rooms are affected first.
