Why Fleas Appear in Southwark Homes
A change of tenant in ex-council flats
Flea eggs and pupae can sit dormant in carpet fibres for weeks after the last pet has gone, waiting for the vibration and warmth of regular footfall to trigger hatching. Southwark's turnover of ex-council flats near Peckham and Walworth means a new tenant moving in and walking those same carpets daily is often the trigger, which makes the problem look sudden when it's really been building unnoticed.
Gardens and pets around Dulwich
In the larger houses around Dulwich, where gardens give pets more room to roam, fleas picked up outdoors are brought back in on fur and can establish in carpeted rooms the pet uses most. Treating the pet is a separate matter for a vet, but the carpets and soft furnishings in the house need their own treatment to break the cycle.
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 a Southwark Home
We'll ask about pets and recent changes to the property before explaining what the treatment involves.
