Flea Pest Control in Lancashire and Greater Manchester

Are fleas causing chaos in your home or business? If you’re tired of itchy bites and ineffective treatments, Ian Smith Pest Control offers professional flea pest control across Preston, Bolton, Wigan, Blackburn, Bury and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re dealing with cat fleas, dog fleas, or a mystery infestation, we’ll identify the cause and treat it properly — for long-lasting results.

Flea exterminator, flea pest control Bolton Preston

Expert Flea Exterminator for Homes and Businesses

Fleas are more than a nuisance. They can quickly spread throughout carpets, furniture, and floorboards, laying eggs in hard-to-reach areas. If you’re seeing signs of fleas, it’s important to act quickly.

As a trusted flea exterminator, I offer:

  • Full inspection to identify the type and source of flea activity

  • Professional spraying with long-lasting residual insecticides

  • Use of insect growth regulators to break the breeding cycle

  • Advice to prevent re-infestation

  • Follow-up treatments where necessary

I provide effective treatments for both domestic and commercial premises across the North West.

Common Flea Species We Deal With

There are over 2,000 flea species worldwide, but in the UK the most common pests are:

  • Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis)

  • Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis)

Occasionally, I also encounter bird fleas, bat fleas, and fox fleas — all of which can infest lofts, walls, and living spaces when their animal hosts are nearby.

What Do Fleas Feed On?

Fleas are species-specific — meaning they prefer feeding on their chosen host — but when they get into your home, they will still bite humans. Flea bites cause itching and irritation, and even though humans aren’t their ideal host, they’ll use us as a food source when necessary.

Understanding the Flea Life Cycle

One of the reasons fleas are so hard to eliminate is their complex life cycle. At any given time, 90–95% of a flea infestation is made up of eggs and larvae — not visible adult fleas.

These eggs can hide deep in carpets, soft furnishings, and cracks in skirting boards. They often remain dormant until conditions are right, which is why infestations seem to come back out of nowhere.

A simple over-the-counter spray won’t kill fleas in every stage of life. That’s why professional flea pest control is essential to break the cycle and stop the problem for good.

Why DIY Flea Treatments Often Fail

Many customers call me after spending a fortune on flea bombs, powders, and sprays that only offer temporary relief. These DIY options might kill a few adults, but they don’t target larvae or eggs — so the infestation returns.

When I treat a property for fleas, I use professional-grade residual insecticides along with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). This combination ensures we kill off active fleas and disrupt the next generation before they hatch.

Flea Exterminators with Real Experience & Real Solutions

As an experienced flea exterminator, I’ve dealt with all kinds of infestations — including tricky loft-based cases caused by nesting birds.

In one instance, a colleague was called to a persistent flea issue in Bolton that several other pest controllers had failed to fix. Using his experience and local knowledge, he traced the problem back to a large starling roost in the loft. By combining flea pest control with bird proofing advice, the cycle was finally broken.

Call Ian Smith for Flea Pest Control Today

Whether you’re dealing with a full-blown infestation or just need advice, I’m here to help. I offer effective, affordable flea pest control across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

For reliable help from a trusted local flea exterminator, call Ian Smith Pest Control on 07821 318954. Alternatively, send us a message and we will get back to you shortly.

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