You know that constant scratching sound. Your dog can’t get comfortable, your cat’s hiding under furniture, and you’re finding flea dirt on everything. The good news? This nightmare ends faster than you think with the right treatment approach.
Professional flea control eliminates the 95% of fleas you can’t see – the eggs, larvae, and pupae hiding in your carpets, furniture, and yard. While store-bought sprays only kill the adult fleas jumping around, we target the entire lifecycle to stop the problem at its source.
Within 24-48 hours of treatment, you’ll notice the difference. Your pets stop that frantic scratching. You can walk across your carpet without feeling those tiny bites on your ankles. Your home becomes comfortable again.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been solving flea problems for families throughout Hernando County and neighboring areas. As a family-owned business, you work directly with the owner – not a call center or rotating technicians.
We understand Florida’s unique challenges. Hernando County’s warm and humid climate creates ideal conditions for fleas year-round, which is why cookie-cutter approaches don’t work here. Our state-certified technicians know exactly how fleas behave in this environment and what it takes to eliminate them completely.
You get honest communication, transparent pricing, and most quotes over the phone. When you call, we answer – even on weekends. That’s the difference between working with a local family business versus a corporate pest control company.
First, we inspect your property thoroughly – inside and out. We identify where fleas are hiding, how severe the infestation is, and what’s causing the problem. This isn’t a quick walk-through. We check carpets, pet bedding, furniture, baseboards, and outdoor areas where your pets spend time.
Next comes the treatment. We use professional-grade products that target fleas at every life stage – something you can’t get at the hardware store. We apply targeted treatments using professional flea sprays and insect growth regulators (IGRs) to disrupt the flea lifecycle, eliminating fleas at all stages of development.
The indoor treatment covers carpets, upholstery, pet areas, and anywhere fleas hide. Outside, we treat your yard focusing on shaded, moist areas where fleas thrive. Most treatments require you to stay out for a few hours while everything dries.
Follow-up is crucial. Most infestations require 2-3 treatments spaced 10-14 days apart to break the life cycle effectively. We schedule these strategically based on the flea lifecycle, not just whenever it’s convenient.
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Your flea control service includes comprehensive indoor and outdoor treatment. Inside, we treat all carpeted areas, upholstery, pet bedding, baseboards, and furniture where fleas hide. We use professional flea sprays combined with insect growth regulators that prevent eggs and larvae from developing into biting adults.
In Florida, flea season extends year-round due to the state’s warm climate, which means your outdoor areas need special attention. We treat your entire yard, focusing on shaded areas under porches, around foundations, and anywhere your pets spend time. Fleas flourish in temperatures between 80-90°F with 70% humidity – conditions Vitis, FL provides almost constantly.
What makes this different from DIY approaches? Professional flea control delivers long-lasting results by targeting fleas at every stage of their lifecycle. While over-the-counter products might kill some adult fleas, they miss the 95% of the population that’s still developing. We eliminate the entire infestation, not just what you can see.
You also get ongoing prevention guidance. We’ll show you how to maintain a flea-free environment and what warning signs to watch for. Most importantly, if fleas return during our treatment period, so do we – at no additional charge.
Adult flea activity typically decreases significantly within 24-48 hours after initial treatment. However, you might still see some fleas for 7-14 days as pupae continue to emerge from their cocoons – this is normal and expected.
Complete elimination usually takes 2-3 treatments spaced 10-14 days apart. This timing isn’t arbitrary – it’s based on the flea lifecycle. In Florida’s ideal conditions, fleas complete their lifecycle in 18-21 days, so our follow-up treatments target newly emerged fleas before they can reproduce.
The key difference from DIY treatments is that we’re eliminating the source of the problem, not just managing symptoms. While store-bought sprays might give you temporary relief, professional treatment stops the cycle completely.
Yes, when applied by licensed professionals following proper protocols. We use EPA-approved products and provide clear guidance on when it’s safe to return to treated areas – typically 2-4 hours after application once surfaces are dry.
Our treatments use EPA-approved products applied by licensed professionals following strict safety protocols. We provide clear guidance on temporary evacuation periods and when it’s safe to return. Our methods prioritize both effectiveness and the safety of your household members.
Unlike DIY products that homeowners often misapply, our state-certified technicians know exactly how much product to use and where to apply it. We target specific areas where fleas hide rather than spraying everything indiscriminately. Your pets and family are safer with professional treatment than with repeated use of over-the-counter products.
DIY products usually kill adult fleas only, leaving eggs and larvae untouched. This allows infestations to quickly return. The adult fleas you see jumping around represent only about 5% of the total population – the other 95% are eggs, larvae, and pupae hidden in your carpets and furniture.
Store-bought sprays and treatments may eliminate some adult fleas but fail to address eggs, larvae, and pupae which make up 95% of the total flea population. Even if you kill every adult flea today, new ones will emerge from pupae within days, making it seem like the treatment didn’t work.
Professional treatment uses insect growth regulators (IGRs) that prevent immature fleas from developing into biting adults. We also have access to commercial-grade products that are simply more effective than anything available in stores. The result? Complete elimination instead of the endless cycle of temporary relief you get with DIY approaches.
Treatment costs vary based on your home’s size, the severity of the infestation, and whether you need indoor-only or combined indoor/outdoor service. Most residential flea treatments in Vitis, FL range from moderate to higher investment, but consider the real cost of continued DIY attempts.
Repeated purchases of shampoos, sprays, powders, and vet visits often cost more than professional services in the long run. Plus, there’s the ongoing frustration and discomfort for your family and pets when treatments don’t work.
We provide most quotes over the phone after asking about your specific situation. As a family-owned business, we’re transparent about pricing – no hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for and why it’s necessary to solve the problem completely.
Yes, fleas can survive in sandy areas, especially when there’s organic matter present and some moisture. Florida’s coastal areas and sandy yards can harbor flea populations, particularly in shaded spots where pets rest or play.
Sand fleas are actually different from regular fleas – they’re usually sand flies or beach fleas. However, regular cat and dog fleas can live in sandy soil if conditions are right. The female flea lays her eggs on the surface hair of the host or on the ground. Eggs then drop from the host and can infest carpets, bedding, and furniture, hatching into larvae within 12 days.
Our outdoor treatment includes sandy areas around your property. We focus on spots where your pets spend time and where organic debris accumulates. The treatment penetrates the sand surface to reach developing fleas while remaining safe for pets who might dig or play in treated areas.
Yes, outdoor treatment is crucial even for primarily indoor pets. Fleas hide out in bushes, shrubs, porches, and yards, just waiting for a victim to hop on to. These tiny pests don’t have wings, but they have strong legs that allow them to jump far distances.
Your pets pick up fleas during brief outdoor trips – even just stepping onto a porch or patio. When wild animals visit yards or homes searching for food or shelter, they can drop flea eggs and larvae, leading to an infestation. Raccoons, squirrels, and stray cats commonly leave fleas in yards throughout Vitis, FL.
Our treatments include your home and your yard, ensuring fleas don’t re-enter your home after treatment. Skipping outdoor treatment is like fixing half the problem – fleas will just reinfest from outside sources. Complete elimination requires treating both environments where fleas live and reproduce.
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