In this article we explain how to get rid of fleas. If you’ve ever dealt with a flea problem at home, you know how frustrating it can be. These tiny pests might be small, but they can cause big headaches, itchy pets, bites on your ankles, and the feeling that your home just isn’t your home anymore.
The good news? You can absolutely get rid of fleas in the house. And you don’t have to do it alone. At Aimvo Pest Control, we’ve helped a lot of families (and their pets!) kick fleas to the curb, and we’re here to help you too.
Let’s walk through the best way to evict those uninvited guests, step by step.
1. Start with the Real MVPs: Your Pets
If you’ve got cats or dogs, chances are the fleas found their way into your home by hitching a ride on them. So step one is making sure your furry friends are “flea free.”
- Use vet-recommended flea treatments. These can be chewables, spot on treatments, flea collars, or shampoos. Your vet can help you find what’s best.
- Give them a good bath. A flea bath with the right shampoo can knock out a lot of fleas fast.
- Clean their stuff. Wash pet bedding, blankets, toys (anything they regularly use) in hot, soapy water. Flea eggs love to hide in cozy corners.
2. Vacuum Like a Pro – Essential to get rid of fleas
You might not see them, but fleas (and more importantly, their eggs), are probably hiding in your carpet, couch, and rugs. And they’re not going anywhere unless you make them.
- Vacuum everything: floors, couches, under cushions, around baseboards, pet beds, everything and everywhere.
- Do it daily if you can during the height of the infestation.
- Empty your vacuum outside or toss the vacuum bag right away. Fleas can climb back out if you leave them in there. (Gross, we know.)
This step is essential if you really want to get rid of fleas.
3. Do Laundry Like It’s Your Job
Fleas aren’t picky. They’ll set up shop in bedding, laundry, curtains, and anywhere else that’s warm and soft.
- Wash anything that’s washable in hot water.
- Dry on high heat to make sure the fleas (and their eggs) don’t survive.
Basically, if it’s fabric and it’s not attached to a wall, it probably needs a wash.
4. Call in the Pros (Hey, That’s Us!) – We get rid of fleas for good
Here’s the honest truth: fleas are stubborn, meaning it’s can be hard to get rid of fleas. They multiply fast, and their eggs can lay dormant for weeks, just waiting to come back when you think you’re in the clear.
That’s where we come in.
At Aimvo Pest Control, we know the ins and outs of flea infestations. We use family and pet safe treatments that go beyond surface level fixes. Our process is designed to:
Kill adult fleas
Stop eggs from developing
Find the hidden hotspots fleas love
Keep your home protected long term
Whether this is your first flea rodeo or you’ve tried every DIY trick in the book, we’ve got your back.