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Flea control in Ville-Marie

The vet treated the cat, and the bites keep coming? In Ville-Marie, downtown and Old Montreal, residential towers and businesses, that is the most common scenario. As long as the home is untreated, the animal re-infests itself walking on its own carpets. Axion handles the building while your vet handles the pet. From $99.

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Spotting a flea infestation in Ville-Marie

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.

Bites in clusters of two or three on ankles, calves and legs, with a red dot in the middle
A dog or cat scratching, biting at the base of the tail and losing hair
Tiny black specks in the fur or bedding that turn red on a damp paper towel; that is flea dirt
Dark dots that jump when you lift a rug, a carpet or a couch cushion
Itching that flares up in the evening and after a few days away

What we actually see in Ville-Marie

Ville-Marie · units rented furnished or turned over quickly, often on July 1st

In Ville-Marie, downtown and Old Montreal, residential towers and businesses. Many calls come from people who move in and get bitten on the ankles the very first night, with no pet of their own. The cocoons left behind by the previous occupant's dog or cat sit in the floor for weeks, then open all at once when someone starts walking through.

We cover every part of Ville-Marie, including Centre-ville, Vieux-Montréal, Quartier des spectacles and Centre-Sud, in houses and apartments alike.

Our flea treatment in Ville-Marie

STEP 1Finding the hot spotsSleeping areas, under furniture, carpet edges, floor gaps and the basement. Fleas concentrate where the animal rests, not in the middle of rooms.

STEP 2What you do firstFull vacuuming, bag thrown outside, textiles washed hot. The vibration of the vacuum wakes the cocoons and leaves them exposed to the product.

STEP 3Targeted applicationFloors, baseboards and textiles treated with Health Canada-approved products, plus the growth regulator that shuts reproduction down.

STEP 4The visit that settles itThe second pass kills the fleas that hatched in between. It is the difference between relief and elimination, and it is included.

Why store-bought treatments fall short

Vacuuming helps a great deal, but never on its own. In Ville-Marie, a good vacuum lifts some of the eggs and wakes the cocoons, which is useful right before a treatment, but leaves the larvae lodged at the base of the carpet. That is why we ask you to vacuum before we arrive, not instead of the treatment.

OPDQ-certified technicians, Health Canada-approved products
Growth regulator that shuts down eggs and larvae, not just the adults
Second visit included to catch the late hatch
Safe for children and pets when you follow the re-entry interval we give you
Written guarantee, we come back if there is still activity

The flea life cycle, plainly

Understanding the cycle explains why an infestation seems to come back. One female lays up to fifty eggs a day. Those eggs fall off the animal and spread everywhere it walks.

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 Ville-Marie

How much does flea treatment cost in Ville-Marie?

In Ville-Marie, 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 Ville-Marie?

Often within 24 hours, 7 days a week. We cover every part of Ville-Marie, including Centre-ville, Vieux-Montréal, Quartier des spectacles and Centre-Sud, 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 Ville-Marie 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.