Take Back Your Home & Yard From Pesky Fleas
Fleas are one of the most common household pests and can quickly become a serious problem once they enter a home. While often associated with pets, fleas can spread throughout carpets, furniture, bedding, and yards—biting people and animals alike. Effective flea control requires more than surface sprays; it involves interrupting the flea life cycle and addressing both indoor and outdoor sources.
Pestcom Pest Management provides professional flea control services designed to eliminate active infestations and help prevent future outbreaks.
Why Fleas Are a Problem
Fleas reproduce rapidly and can remain hidden for long periods before activity becomes obvious. Once established, they can affect both comfort and health.
Common issues caused by fleas include:
Bites and irritation: Flea bites often appear as small red bumps and may cause intense itching or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Pet discomfort: Pets may scratch excessively, develop skin infections, or experience hair loss.
Disease transmission: Fleas are known carriers of certain diseases and parasites.
Tapeworm risk: Pets and, in rare cases, people can be exposed to tapeworms through infected fleas.
Because flea eggs, larvae, and pupae are hidden in carpets, cracks, and soft furnishings, infestations can persist without professional intervention.
How Flea Infestations Start
Fleas are commonly introduced into homes through:
Pets that spend time outdoors or around other animals
Wildlife activity near yards or crawl spaces
Shared living environments or previous infestations in a structure
Once inside, fleas lay eggs that fall into carpets, rugs, pet bedding, upholstery, and floor cracks—allowing populations to grow rapidly.
Our Flea Control Process
1) Inspection & Assessment
Identify active flea areas indoors and outdoors
Assess pet activity zones, sleeping areas, and traffic patterns
Determine infestation severity and life-cycle stage
2) Targeted Treatment
Apply professional-grade treatments to carpets, baseboards, furniture edges, and pet resting areas
Treat outdoor zones where fleas and hosts are active
Use products designed to address adult fleas as well as developing stages
3) Life-Cycle Interruption
Treatments focus on breaking the flea reproduction cycle
Follow-up services may be recommended to ensure newly emerging fleas are eliminated
Preparing for Flea Treatment
Before We Arrive
Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture
Wash pet bedding, blankets, and throws in hot water
Remove clutter from floors where possible
Secure pets and follow veterinary guidance for pet flea treatment
After Treatment
Avoid vacuuming treated areas for the recommended time
Continue laundering pet bedding regularly
Monitor pets and living areas for activity changes
Follow any re-entry or ventilation instructions provided
Flea Prevention Tips
Long-term flea control requires both treatment and prevention.
Helpful steps include:
Maintaining veterinarian-approved flea prevention for pets
Regular vacuuming of carpets and furniture
Washing pet bedding frequently
Limiting wildlife access near the home
Addressing outdoor harborage areas where fleas may thrive
Signs You May Have a Flea Problem
Frequent pet scratching or biting at skin
Small red bites on ankles or legs
Fleas visible on pets or jumping on floors and furniture
Flea dirt (small black specks) in pet bedding or carpets
Professional Flea Control Makes the Difference
Flea infestations rarely resolve on their own. Professional flea control targets hidden life stages and reduces the chance of repeat outbreaks—helping protect your family, pets, and home.
If fleas are becoming a recurring issue, a professional inspection can identify the source and provide a clear plan to eliminate them.
Flea Control Service Areas
We provide professional flea control services for residential and commercial properties throughout our service region.
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Visit one of our local flea control pages for area-specific service information.
How Do We Exterminate Fleas?
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Same-Day Flea InspectionOur technicians know a lot about flea infestations. We’ve applied flea removal treatments to hundreds of homes in Meridian, Eagle, and around the Boise area. We know how to immediately spot the signs of fleas and where to find the source of the infestation. We will visit your home to search for:
- Possible infestation locations in the kitchen, bathroom, patio, and even in the walls.
- Signs of fleas, such as flea dirt and sightings of the bugs themselves.
- Potential entry points for fleas, including cracks in the walls and foundation.
We complete a full inspection so we can understand the extent of the problem.
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Flea Treatment & Removal
We stop the infestation in its tracks by exterminating all traces of fleas in your home. Our treatments are tough on insects, but safe for your family and pets. This is what you can expect on the day of treatment:
- Our technicians come to your home at a time that is convenient for you, and they immediately get to work.
- We apply the necessary treatments to the infested areas of the home or yard.
- We inspect the infected areas to make sure every single flea is eliminated.
We use the most effective treatments in order to completely remove fleas from your home. Our flea treatments are tough on pests but safe for your family and pets.
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Flea Preventative Treatments
Now that the fleas are gone from your Boise home, we make sure they never come back! To ensure that your home will be protected in the future, our technicians will do the following:
- Apply treatments in strategic locations to create a barrier around your home that keeps flies out.
- Make recommendations to reduce the chance of an infestation, including sealing food containers and keeping surfaces clean.
- Return for regular treatments as necessary.
We want to make sure you never have to see fleas around your home again!
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Fleas in Boise, ID
Fleas can be found just about anywhere. They thrive inside and outside — in cold environments and hot ones. And they are located in nearly every corner of the planet, including Idaho.
In Idaho, you can find several types of fleas. The most common species in Idaho include:
- Cat flea. Despite its name, the cat flea is commonly found on both cats and dogs and is the most widespread flea species in North America.
- Dog flea. Similar to the cat flea but less common, the dog flea is usually found on dogs and other canids.
- Human flea. This flea can infest humans and various animals, including dogs, cats, pigs, and wildlife.
- Ground squirrel flea. Often associated with ground squirrels and other rodents, this flea can be a vector for plague.
You can find fleas in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, yard or even in the walls of your home. Our team of Boise-based pest technicians are experts in flea control. We know where fleas like to hide and how to get rid of them quickly. If you are experiencing flea problems or if you want to avoid fleas from invading your property, give Pestcom a call.
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 208-795-3298 today!
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Do you monitor after it’s resolved?Yes - monitoring and rechecks can be added, especially for canal-adjacent lots, open-field edges, or foothill neighborhoods.
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How many visits are typical?Initial setup + 1-2 follow-ups resolves most homes; severe cases may require additional checks and sealing.
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Will I need interior service or just exterior for rodents?We service both - interior where activity is present and exterior to stop new entry and pressure.
