Flea Treatment
Prep Checklist
Complete these steps before your scheduled service date.
All people and pets must leave during treatment and stay out for at least 4 hours afterward.
Your pet must be treated with a veterinarian-approved flea product on or before the day of service. Home treatment alone will not eliminate fleas if the pet remains untreated. Keep your pet on a monthly flea prevention product going forward to prevent reinfestation. Contact your vet in advance if needed.
Do not use foggers, bug bombs, or any DIY sprays before your service. These scatter insects and significantly reduce treatment effectiveness.
Food: Store everything in sealed containers, cupboards, or the fridge before we arrive.
Fish tanks: Cover and turn off the air pump during treatment. Uncover after 4 hours.
HVAC: Turn off your heating and cooling system before treatment. Turn back on after 4 hours.
Bird cages: Cover the cage and remove birds from the home if possible. Birds are highly sensitive to airborne pesticides.
3 things to do before we arrive
Vacuum
- Vacuum all floors, rugs, upholstered furniture, and along all baseboards. Pay extra attention to areas where your pet rests or sleeps.
- Seal and discard the vacuum bag in an outside trash bin immediately after. For bagless vacuums, empty, rinse, and wipe dry.
Laundry
- Wash all pet bedding, throw rugs, and any fabric items your pet frequents. Dry on the highest heat setting for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash any human bedding or clothing in rooms where your pet spends time.
Clear floors
- Pick up all items from every floor — shoes, toys, pet items, boxes, and any stored belongings — so our technician can treat all baseboards and floor surfaces without obstruction.
Plan for a follow-up treatment
A follow-up treatment is strongly recommended approximately 14 days after the initial service. Flea eggs are resistant to treatment and hatch over time — the follow-up addresses newly hatched fleas before they can reproduce. All preparation steps apply to the follow-up visit as well. In the meantime, vacuum every 2 to 3 days — this triggers pupae to hatch into the treated zone and speeds up the process.
No Guarantee
Flea treatments are not guaranteed. Fleas are typically introduced through pets and are easily reintroduced if the pet is not kept on a continuous flea prevention program. Following this checklist, treating your pet, and completing the recommended follow-up significantly improves results. Regal Pest Control is not responsible for reinfestation after treatment.
Chemical Sensitivity
If any occupants have been advised of pesticide sensitivity by a healthcare provider, notify Regal Pest Control in writing before treatment. Failure to do so assumes risk and waives related claims. We may deny or discontinue service upon notification.
Limitation of Liability
Regal Pest Control is not responsible for damage to or replacement of furniture, flooring, rugs, linens, or personal items, nor for medical costs, personal injury claims, or loss of income related to flea activity.