Fleas
Fleas are a common problem in homes across Motueka and the wider Tasman region, especially where cats or dogs are part of the household. The cat flea is by far the most common species found indoors here, affecting both cats and dogs regardless of the name, and readily biting people too. What makes fleas particularly tricky is that the fleas you see on your pet are only a small fraction of the actual infestation — the vast majority of eggs, larvae, and pupae are hidden in carpets, soft furnishings, and pet bedding throughout the home.
Can I control the problem myself?
DIY flea control usually focuses on treating the pet, which is necessary but rarely sufficient on its own. Regular vacuuming of carpets, furniture, and pet bedding helps remove eggs and larvae, and washing pet bedding on a hot cycle is a good habit. However, flea eggs and pupae can survive in carpet fibres and soft furnishings for weeks to months, meaning a household infestation often continues to produce new fleas long after the pet itself has been treated, leading to repeated reinfestation.
How we can help
We treat the whole home, not just the visible fleas, targeting eggs, larvae, and pupae hiding in carpets, furniture, and pet areas as well as adult fleas. Our treatments are designed to break the full flea life cycle, with residual protection that keeps working after the visit rather than just knocking down what's active on the day. We'll also talk you through simple habits — vacuuming routines, pet bedding washing — that help keep a treated home flea-free long term.
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Other pests we treat
We treat fleas across Motueka, Nelson, Richmond and the wider Tasman region — see our full areas we serve.