You shouldn’t have to live with fleas jumping on your furniture, biting your family, or making your pets miserable. Professional flea control gets to the root of the problem fast.
Within days of treatment, you’ll notice the difference. No more constant scratching from your pets. No more tiny bites on your ankles. No more spotting those quick-moving specks across your carpet.
Our treatments target all life stages of fleas – not just the adults you can see. That means we eliminate the eggs, larvae, and pupae hiding in your carpets and furniture that keep the cycle going long after you think the problem is solved.
Around the Clock Pest Service has been protecting Hernando County families from pest problems with the kind of personal service you can’t get from the big companies. When you call, you’re talking directly to the owner – not a call center.
We know Darby’s unique challenges. Florida’s year-round warm, humid climate means fleas never really go away on their own. They thrive in our sandy soil, humid air, and the shaded areas around homes where pets and wildlife spend time.
That’s why we’ve built our approach around what actually works in Central Florida. Fast response, thorough treatment, and the kind of follow-through that keeps problems from coming back.
First, we inspect your entire property to find where fleas are breeding and hiding. This isn’t just a quick walk-through – we’re looking for the specific conditions that let fleas thrive, from pet resting areas to humid spots in your yard.
Next comes targeted treatment using professional-grade products that aren’t available to homeowners. We treat both inside and outside because fleas don’t respect the boundaries of your home. Our treatments eliminate adult fleas immediately while disrupting the lifecycle of eggs and larvae.
Finally, we schedule follow-up visits timed to the flea lifecycle. Most infestations need 2-3 treatments spaced about two weeks apart to catch newly emerged fleas before they can reproduce. We don’t consider the job done until your flea problem is completely resolved.
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Our flea control service covers your entire property because that’s the only way to stop the problem for good. Indoor treatment focuses on carpets, furniture, pet bedding, and the cracks where flea larvae hide and develop.
Outdoor treatment is just as important in Darby’s climate. We treat shaded areas under porches and decks, around shrubs and landscaping, and anywhere moisture collects. These are the spots where fleas from wildlife get established before making their way to your pets and into your home.
Everything we use is designed to be safe around your family and pets while being lethal to fleas. You’ll get specific instructions on any precautions to take, but most treatments allow you to return to normal activities within hours, not days.
You’ll see a significant reduction in flea activity within 24-48 hours of the initial treatment. Adult fleas start dying immediately when they contact the treated surfaces, and you might even notice more dead fleas at first as they fall off your pets.
Complete elimination takes longer because of the flea lifecycle. Eggs and pupae that were already present will continue hatching for 2-3 weeks after treatment. That’s why we schedule follow-up visits – to catch these newly emerged fleas before they can reproduce.
Most flea problems in Darby are completely resolved within 4-6 weeks with proper treatment and follow-up. Severe infestations or situations where neighbors also have flea problems might take a bit longer, but we stay with you until the job is done.
Store-bought flea products typically only kill adult fleas, which represent just 5% of the total flea population in your home. The other 95% – eggs, larvae, and pupae – continue developing and emerge weeks later, making it seem like the treatment didn’t work.
Florida’s climate makes this problem worse. Our warm, humid conditions speed up flea development and create ideal conditions for eggs and larvae to survive in carpets, furniture, and outdoor areas. Over-the-counter products often aren’t strong enough to penetrate these hiding spots effectively.
Professional treatments use insect growth regulators and residual insecticides that target all life stages. We also have the equipment to get products deep into carpet fibers and furniture where DIY sprays can’t reach. Plus, we know the timing for follow-up treatments that breaks the cycle completely.
Yes, when applied correctly by trained professionals. We use EPA-approved products specifically designed to be effective against fleas while having minimal impact on people and pets. The key is proper application and following the specific guidelines for each product.
Most treatments require you to keep pets and children out of treated areas for 2-4 hours while surfaces dry. After that, normal activity can resume. We provide detailed instructions specific to the products used in your home, including any special precautions for sensitive individuals.
We also coordinate with your veterinarian’s flea prevention program. Professional environmental treatment works best when combined with vet-recommended flea prevention on your pets. This two-pronged approach gives you the fastest, most complete results while keeping everyone safe.
Darby’s location in Central Florida creates perfect conditions for year-round flea activity. Our average temperatures stay between 70-85 degrees most of the year, which is ideal for flea reproduction. High humidity levels speed up their development cycle, and our mild winters mean fleas never really die off naturally.
Sandy soil common in our area provides excellent conditions for flea larvae to develop. They feed on organic debris in the soil and can remain dormant for months waiting for the right conditions to emerge. Shaded areas under homes, porches, and dense landscaping stay moist and cool – perfect flea nurseries.
Wildlife activity also contributes to the problem. Raccoons, possums, stray cats, and other animals that move through residential areas can drop flea eggs in your yard. Without professional treatment that addresses both the immediate infestation and the environmental conditions, new fleas keep emerging from these outdoor sources.
Most flea infestations require 2-3 treatments spaced 10-14 days apart for complete elimination. This timing is based on the flea lifecycle – it takes about two weeks for eggs to develop into biting adults, so follow-up treatments catch newly emerged fleas before they can reproduce.
Severe infestations or properties with ongoing wildlife pressure might need additional treatments. We monitor your situation closely and adjust the schedule based on what we’re seeing. The goal is always complete elimination with the fewest treatments necessary.
After the initial elimination phase, many Darby homeowners choose quarterly prevention treatments, especially if they have pets or live near wooded areas. This prevents new infestations from getting established and is much more cost-effective than dealing with full-blown flea problems repeatedly.
Regular fleas don’t actually live in beach sand, but they thrive in the sandy soil common throughout residential areas in Darby. The confusion often comes from “sand fleas” – which are actually biting midges or small crustaceans, not true fleas that infest homes and pets.
However, sandy soil does create challenges for flea control. Flea larvae burrow into sand and soil where they feed on organic matter and develop into adults. This means outdoor treatment needs to penetrate the soil surface, not just spray the top layer.
Our treatment approach accounts for sandy soil conditions. We use products that can penetrate into the ground where larvae are developing and apply them with enough water volume to carry the insecticide down to where it’s needed. We also focus on areas where organic debris collects in the sand – under shrubs, near foundations, and around outdoor pet areas where flea development is most likely.
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