Question: I have recently developed a flea problem in my home. I do not
have pets but we did recently bring in a piece of furniture that was given
to us and at the same time a noticed a few cats hanging around so I am
unsure on where they came from? But what I want to know is what do you
recommend from the store for me to use and also have much does orkin
charge to spray for fleas? I went and bought Bengal full season plus flea
spray but haven't used it yet because I am scared I will hurt my 15 month
old child with the spray but I must do something because my son is being
biten badly. You would think he had chicken pox or measles the way these
fleas are biting him. I have seen the fleas on me but don't have marks
please help. Thanks.
ANSWER It is possible to have a flea problem in the house, and people receive bites even though there is not a pet. They may have come in on that furniture you mentioned.
Controlling fleas indoors (when you don't have a pet) begins with vacuuming and then treating the carpeting. Vacuuming will remove some flea eggs and larvae along with the material that the larvae eat. Vacuuming will also cause adult fleas to come out of their cocoons so the carpet treatment will be more effective. Continue to vacuum for several days after the carpet is treated.
It may seem to be an easy task to provide an estimate for the cost of service via e-mail. However, insect problems and infestations are different, each house is different, and the conditions of each property are different. Thus quotes and estimates for the cost of control are best done locally and perhaps with an inspection by a service technician.
You should contact the local Branch office of Orkin for estimates on the cost of pest control service and for scheduling service. They can explain how the service would be performed.
