Fleas do not care how new the house is. They arrive on a pet or a visitor, and a new-build carpet gives them somewhere clean and warm to breed.
People in new homes are often surprised to find fleas, assuming they belong in old, neglected houses. They do not. A flea arrives on a cat, a dog, a visitor's trousers or a second-hand sofa moved from the last place, then lays eggs in the carpet. New-builds tend to be well insulated and warm all year, which allows the cycle to continue without a break in colder months.
In most new homes the carpets are fitted wall to wall, with small bedrooms and an open-plan living space. That helps fleas to spread, so we treat the whole area where the pet roams. You get plain advice on washing, vacuuming and talking to your vet about the animal. Because new homes can have a young family, tell us who lives there so we can plan the visit.
No. A new carpet gives fleas somewhere to breed just like an old one, though it may have been clean when laid. The animals bring them in. Treat the pet and the home together. Acting early saves a larger job later.
They arrive with pets, visitors or furniture, not with the building. A warm, insulated home helps them keep going. It says nothing about how clean your house is. Tell us if you have children at home so we can plan the visit properly.
Yes. Pets should be treated as well, and your vet can advise on suitable flea treatment alongside the home treatment.
Flea Control across Nottinghamshire · Pest control in Lindhurst
Newly built does not mean moth-free. The holes in a cashmere scarf are made by tiny larvae, and they can arrive in a box from an older home you moved from.
Read the advice →New homes feel sealed, but small gaps round pipes, garage doors and loft hatches still let pests in. A short checklist done twice a year catches most of them.
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