Question: When treating for fleas, how often should there be a treatment
or is it a 1 time treatment? Does it take care of the eggs that could
hatch in a couple of weeks too?
ANSWER Household flea control begins with treating the animal, then treating the house. Both steps have to be done and they have to be done together.
Pet. There are some very effective on-animal flea control products, either from the veterinarian or one of the over-the-counter products. The pet or pets must be treated first before you can hope to rid the house (carpeting) of fleas. Wash or replace the pet's bedding at the same time.
House. Vacuuming the carpet can help to remove the eggs that drop there from the fleas on the pet, and maybe a few larvae. Vacuuming will make adult fleas come out of their cocoons, so the carpet treatment will be more effective.
Treat the carpet with an insecticide that is labeled for carpet application. Follow the label directions for mixing and application. Continue to vacuum for several days after the carpet has been treated. Follow the label directions for re-treatments.
