Still Have Fleas After Bombing? Here’s Why.

 Solving Flea Problems in CT

The main reason flea bombs often fall short is that they only kill adult fleas. While that might sound like it would do the trick, it doesn't address the full flea life cycle. Fleas go through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. When you bomb your house, the chemicals primarily target the adult fleas, but they leave the eggs and larvae untouched.

Flea eggs are incredibly resilient and often lie hidden in carpets, pet bedding, and furniture. Unfortunately, the chemicals from flea bombs don’t penetrate deep enough to affect them. Worse yet, the material from over-the-counter flea bombs dissipates quickly after settling, giving larvae a chance to grow and hatch into adults, continuing the cycle.

Another reason you might still have fleas after bombing is that you skipped a critical part of flea elimination—vacuuming. The vibrations from vacuuming help stimulate flea eggs to hatch, and once larvae are exposed, they can land on the flea treatment you’ve applied to your floors. Without vacuuming, those eggs remain dormant, allowing the flea population to rebound quickly.

Flea infestations are tough to tackle on your own. While flea bombs can help control the adult flea population, they’re just one piece of the puzzle. A licensed pest control professional knows how to address the full flea lifecycle and can apply treatments that target eggs, larvae, and adults. In addition to treating your home, professionals can provide advice on treating your pets, which are often the source of the flea problem in the first place.

If you’re dealing with a flea infestation, don't rely solely on flea bombs. Proper treatment involves a combination of professional pest control, vacuuming, and pet care. Contact us to help you take the right steps toward a flea-free home.