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Flea control in Montréal

Fleas waiting for you after a vacation, in a home that sat empty? In Montréal, at the heart of the island, from downtown plexes to residential neighbourhoods, that is textbook. Cocoons wait for the vibration of someone walking by, then release dozens of starving fleas at once. Axion breaks the cycle in two visits, written guarantee, from $99.

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Spotting a flea infestation in Montréal

A flea is two to three millimetres long, dark brown, and jumps up to twenty times its own length. You rarely see one. The indirect signs are what give the infestation away.

Bumps in a line or a cluster on the ankles, more frequent for people who walk barefoot
Black traces in hardwood floor gaps and along the baseboards
The animal shakes its head, scratches its neck and loses hair behind the ears
Fleas visible on white socks after a few minutes walking in the room
Bites returning quickly after a do-it-yourself treatment

What we actually see in Montréal

Montréal · plexes, duplexes and triplexes with inside staircases and original hardwood floors

In Montréal, at the heart of the island, from downtown plexes to residential neighbourhoods. In that kind of building, the gaps between floorboards and the old baseboards hold reserves of eggs and larvae that no vacuum reaches. Fleas also move from one unit to the next through stairwells and shared crawl spaces, which is why treating a single unit rarely holds in a building where several tenants own pets.

We cover every part of Montréal, including Le Plateau, Rosemont, Villeray, Hochelaga, NDG, Ahuntsic, Verdun and Ville-Marie, in houses and apartments alike.

Our flea treatment in Montréal

STEP 1On-site diagnosisThe technician identifies the insect, traces the source and gauges how old the infestation is. You know what you are dealing with before any product comes out.

STEP 2Preparation planWe leave you a clear checklist, vacuuming, hot washing, clearing the baseboards. That step alone removes a good share of the eggs.

STEP 3Two-product actionA residual adulticide kills what is alive, a growth regulator stops the next generation from existing. Without that second product, the infestation restarts.

STEP 4Check and guaranteeWe return ten to fourteen days later for the late hatch, under written guarantee. If there is still activity, we come back at no charge.

Why store-bought treatments fall short

Treating the pet alone does not solve it. The animal re-infests itself within hours by walking on its own carpets. In Montréal, we treat the home while your vet treats the pet. Both together is what makes it last. Without that, the bites return after about ten days.

Inspection before treatment, we identify the insect instead of spraying blind
Health Canada-approved products applied exactly where they are needed
A protocol built around the full cycle, from cocoon to adult flea
Unmarked truck and discreet service, nobody needs to know
Written guarantee with the follow-up visit included in the price

The flea life cycle, plainly

The adult flea is only the visible part of the problem. The rest of the population lives in your floor, at various stages, and that is what decides how long the infestation really lasts.

A female lays up to fifty eggs a day, starting with her first blood meal
The eggs do not stick to the animal, they drop everywhere it walks and sleeps
Larvae avoid light and work down to the base of carpets, out of a vacuum's reach
The cocoon can sit dormant for months and shrugs off insecticide
The full cycle takes two to three weeks in a heated home, hence the second visit

FAQ · fleas in Montréal

How much does flea treatment cost in Montréal?

In Montréal, treatment starts around $99. The price depends on the square footage, the number of rooms and how long the infestation has been going. The second visit is included and the price is confirmed before we start.

How fast can an exterminator get to Montréal?

Often within 24 hours, 7 days a week. We cover every part of Montréal, including Le Plateau, Rosemont, Villeray, Hochelaga, NDG, Ahuntsic, Verdun and Ville-Marie, in houses and apartments alike. We give you a precise window on the phone and call before heading out.

How long before the bites stop?

Adult fleas die within the first hours. You may still see a few for one to two weeks while the last cocoons open and the residual product kills them. The second visit finishes the job.

Do I need to treat my dog or cat at the same time?

Yes. We treat the home, your vet treats the animal. If only one of the two is done, the fleas are back within days. We coordinate both with you.

I have fleas but no pet, is that possible?

Very often, yes. Fleas arrive with a former tenant who had a pet, through a squirrel or raccoon in the attic, from a neighbouring unit or on clothing. The treatment is the same.

Is the treatment safe in Montréal for children and pets?

Yes, with Health Canada-approved products applied where they are needed. We tell you how long to stay out, usually a few hours, and what to do about aquariums.