Fleas multiply fast — a single female lays up to 50 eggs per day, and eggs drop off pets into carpets, bedding, and flooring where they hatch and restart the cycle. If your pets are scratching constantly or you’re getting bites around your ankles, you likely have an active flea infestation. Top Line Pest Control offers same-day flea control across Surrey, Langley, and the Lower Mainland. Call (604) 551-6504.
Signs of a flea infestation in your Surrey home
- Constant pet scratching — especially around the neck, base of tail, and underbelly
- Flea dirt on your pet — tiny black specks in your pet’s fur that turn red when wet (digested blood)
- Bites on humans — small, intensely itchy red bites clustered around ankles, lower legs, and waist
- Seeing fleas jump — tiny dark insects (1–2mm) jumping from carpet or upholstery
- Flea eggs in carpet — tiny white oval specks in carpet fibres, pet bedding, or upholstered furniture
The flea life cycle — why DIY treatment almost always fails
Understanding the flea life cycle explains why a single treatment rarely works and why pet treatments alone won’t solve a home infestation:
- Eggs (50%): Laid on the pet, fall into carpet and upholstery. Unaffected by most sprays
- Larvae (35%): Live deep in carpet fibres away from light. Feed on organic debris and flea dirt. Very resistant to insecticides
- Pupae (10%): Encased in a sticky cocoon that repels insecticides completely. Can remain dormant for months and hatch when they detect vibration and warmth
- Adults (5%): The fleas you see jumping. Only 5% of a flea infestation is in the adult stage — 95% is invisible in carpet and upholstery
Supermarket sprays only kill adult fleas. Eggs, larvae, and pupae survive and restart the infestation within weeks. That’s why infestations seem to return shortly after DIY treatment.
How Top Line treats flea infestations in Surrey
- Pre-treatment preparation. You’ll need to vacuum thoroughly and wash all pet bedding before we arrive. We’ll send you a preparation checklist when you book. This is critical — vacuuming stimulates pupae to hatch so they’re exposed to treatment.
- Full treatment. We apply a professional-grade residual insecticide combined with an insect growth regulator (IGR) to all carpeted areas, upholstered furniture, skirting boards, and pet resting areas. The IGR prevents larvae and newly hatched adults from reaching reproductive maturity, breaking the breeding cycle.
- Pet treatment coordination. Our treatment works in parallel with your vet’s flea treatment for your pets. Both are essential — treating the home without treating the pet, or vice versa, won’t resolve the infestation.
Can you get fleas without pets?
Yes. Surrey homeowners without pets frequently encounter flea infestations when moving into a previously pet-occupied property, after wildlife (raccoons, squirrels) nests in a crawlspace or attic, or in rare cases from other people’s pets visiting. If you’re getting bites but have no pets, a flea inspection will confirm the source.
How much does flea treatment cost in Surrey?
Flea treatment in Surrey costs $200–$350 for a standard residential home including preparation guidance, full treatment with IGR, and re-entry instructions. Get a free quote or call (604) 551-6504.
Flea control service areas
Same-day flea control across Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and the Lower Mainland.
Frequently asked questions — flea control Surrey BC
How long after treatment before fleas are gone?
You may still see fleas jumping for 2–3 weeks after treatment as pupae hatch and contact the treated surfaces. This is normal and expected — it means the treatment is working. Fleas that hatch after treatment pick up the residual insecticide and die. If significant activity persists beyond 4 weeks, call us for a follow-up assessment.
Do I need to treat my pets as well as my home?
Yes — both are essential. If your pets are not treated at the same time as the home, they’ll continue introducing adult fleas that lay new eggs in the treated areas. Coordinate with your vet for a prescription flea treatment for your pets on or just before treatment day.
How long do I need to stay out of my home after flea treatment?
We recommend staying out for 3–4 hours after treatment to allow surfaces to dry. Children and pets should not re-enter until surfaces are fully dry. We’ll give you specific re-entry instructions when we complete the treatment.
I moved into a house that had pets — now I have fleas. What should I do?
This is very common in Surrey rental properties. Flea pupae in carpet can remain dormant for months and hatch when new occupants move in and provide vibration and warmth. A professional flea treatment with IGR is the fastest solution. Vacuuming daily for the first two weeks post-treatment also helps stimulate hatching so fleas contact the treated surfaces sooner.