You know that feeling when you finally sit down after a long day, only to feel something bite your ankle. Then another. Your pets are scratching constantly, and you’re finding those tiny black specks everywhere.
Here’s what changes when we handle your flea problem. Your pets stop the endless scratching and get back to being themselves. You can walk through your house barefoot without getting bitten. Your carpets, furniture, and pet bedding become safe spaces again instead of flea breeding grounds.
The constant worry stops. No more wondering if those bites on your legs are from fleas that survived your last DIY attempt. No more expensive trips to the pet store for products that barely work. Just a home where you and your family can relax without being someone’s next meal.
We’ve been protecting New Port Richey East families from fleas for over 14 years at Around The Clock Pest Service. We’re not some big corporate chain—we’re your neighbors, and we understand exactly what you’re dealing with.
Florida’s year-round humidity makes our area a flea paradise. We’ve seen it all: carpets so infested you can see fleas jumping, pets that can’t stop scratching, and families who’ve spent hundreds on store-bought treatments that barely made a dent.
What makes us different is simple. You work directly with the owner, not a different technician every visit. We answer our phones 24/7, even weekends. And we use professional-grade treatments that actually eliminate the entire flea life cycle—something those over-the-counter sprays can’t do.
First, we inspect your entire property—inside and out. Most people focus on where they see fleas, but 95% of the infestation is usually hiding in just 5% of your space. We find those hidden breeding areas that DIY treatments miss.
Next comes the treatment itself. We use professional-grade products that target every stage of the flea life cycle: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. Your pets stay safe—our treatments are designed specifically for homes with animals. We treat your carpets, furniture, pet bedding, and the outdoor areas where fleas love to develop.
The follow-up visit is crucial. Fleas have a tricky life cycle, and some eggs might hatch after the initial treatment. We come back to catch any stragglers and make sure your home stays flea-free. Most customers see dramatic results within the first week, with complete elimination typically taking 2-3 weeks.
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Our flea control service covers everything you need to get your life back. We treat both indoor and outdoor areas because fleas don’t respect boundaries. Inside, we focus on carpets, rugs, pet bedding, furniture, and those hard-to-reach cracks where larvae hide.
Outside, we target the shady, humid spots where fleas develop—under decks, in mulched areas, and anywhere your pets spend time. New Port Richey East’s climate means fleas can breed year-round, so we also provide prevention strategies to keep them from coming back.
For homes with pets, we coordinate our treatment timing with your pet’s flea medication schedule. We can work around your pet’s routine and ensure our treatments complement whatever your veterinarian has prescribed. Same-day service is often available because we know how miserable flea infestations can make your family.
Most flea problems in New Port Richey East take 2-3 weeks to completely resolve with professional treatment. You’ll typically see a dramatic reduction in flea activity within the first week, but the complete elimination process takes time because of the flea life cycle.
Here’s why it’s not instant: flea eggs can take up to two weeks to hatch, and pupae can remain dormant for weeks waiting for the right conditions. Our professional treatments target all life stages, but some eggs might still hatch after the initial service. That’s why we include follow-up visits—to catch any newly hatched fleas before they can reproduce.
Compare this to DIY treatments, which often take months of repeated applications and still fail to eliminate the problem completely. Professional treatment is actually faster and more cost-effective than the endless cycle of store-bought sprays and bombs.
Yes, our flea treatments are specifically designed for homes with pets and children. We use products that are highly effective against fleas but have low toxicity for mammals. The treatments we apply are the same ones recommended by veterinarians and used in pet-friendly environments.
During treatment, we typically ask that pets and family members stay out of treated areas until they’re dry—usually 2-4 hours. After that, the treated surfaces are safe for normal use. We can also coordinate timing around your pet’s schedule and work with any special needs your family might have.
The bigger risk is actually leaving fleas untreated. Fleas can transmit diseases, cause allergic reactions, and in severe cases, lead to anemia in pets from blood loss. Professional treatment eliminates these health risks quickly and safely.
Professional flea control in New Port Richey East typically costs $200-400 for complete treatment, including follow-up visits. While DIY products seem cheaper upfront—maybe $20-50 per treatment—most people end up spending much more because store-bought products rarely work on the first try.
Here’s the real cost comparison: DIY treatments often require multiple applications over months, plus the cost of replacing carpets or furniture that gets damaged by ineffective treatments. Many customers come to us after spending $200-300 on various store products that didn’t solve the problem.
Our professional treatment is actually more cost-effective because it works the first time. Plus, we guarantee our work—if fleas return during the treatment period, we come back at no charge. You can’t get that guarantee from a spray can.
True sand fleas are actually different from the fleas that infest homes and pets—they’re more like tiny crustaceans that live on beaches. However, regular cat and dog fleas absolutely thrive in Florida’s sandy soil, especially in shaded, humid areas around your home.
Fleas love to develop in sandy areas under decks, in mulched landscaping, and anywhere organic matter collects. Florida’s climate means these outdoor breeding areas stay active year-round, which is why indoor-only treatments often fail. The fleas just keep coming in from outside.
We treat both indoor and outdoor areas as part of our comprehensive flea control service. Outside, we focus on the areas where fleas actually develop—not just where you see them. This includes treating soil, mulch, and vegetation where flea larvae feed and develop into adults.
DIY flea treatments fail in Florida for several reasons, starting with our year-round breeding season. In northern states, cold weather gives homeowners a break from fleas, but Florida’s climate means fleas never stop reproducing.
Store-bought products aren’t strong enough to penetrate deep into carpets and furniture where flea larvae hide. They also don’t contain the growth regulators that prevent larvae from developing into adults. Most DIY treatments only kill adult fleas—the ones you can see—while leaving the developing population untouched.
The biggest problem is that most people don’t treat the right areas. Fleas spend most of their life cycle as eggs and larvae in hidden spots like carpet backing, furniture crevices, and outdoor soil. Without professional equipment and knowledge of flea biology, it’s nearly impossible to reach all these areas effectively.
We offer same-day service for flea emergencies in New Port Richey East when possible. As a family-owned business, we understand that flea infestations can make your home unlivable quickly, especially when you have pets and children getting bitten constantly.
We’re available seven days a week and answer our phones 24/7—even on weekends. Most quotes can be provided over the phone, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before we arrive. We keep our service area focused on Hernando County and neighboring areas so we can respond quickly when you need us.
The key is calling as soon as you notice the problem. Fleas reproduce incredibly fast—a single female can lay almost 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. The sooner we can start treatment, the faster we can get your home back to normal and prevent the infestation from spreading to every room.
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