Flea TreatmentFleas: Signs, Bites & Flea Treatment
Professional flea treatment across South & West Yorkshire, with local pages for Sheffield and Leeds.
Fleas keep coming back? Apex breaks the whole life cycle — pet and home.
BPCA certified · From £180 +VAT · Treats the whole home, not just the pet · No call-out fee · 7 days a week
At a Glance
- Service
- Flea Treatment
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Price from
- £180 + VAT
- Method
- Insecticide + growth regulator — treats the whole home
- Credentials
- BPCA certified · £5M insured
Why Treating the Pet Alone Never Clears Fleas
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional flea treatment across South and West Yorkshire, treating the whole home rather than just the fleas you can see. The team is called out most when treating the pet has not solved the problem — and there is a simple reason why.
Only about 5% of a flea infestation lives on the pet as adults. The other 95% is eggs, larvae and pupae buried in carpets, pet bedding and upholstery, and a flea treatment from the vet does nothing to them.
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats that hidden 95%. The team treats the home environment with a professional insecticide and a growth regulator that breaks the flea life cycle, while you treat your pets with a vet-approved product — the two together is what clears an infestation.
Flea Profile
Why Fleas Keep Coming Back After Shop Sprays
Apex Pest Control Ltd understands the flea life cycle, which is exactly why shop sprays so often fail. Foggers and shop sprays cannot reach the pupae sealed in carpets and skirting, so a fresh wave hatches days later — Apex’s treatment plus a planned follow-up visit catches the newly-hatched fleas.
The pupae survive
Flea pupae sit protected inside a cocoon that insecticide cannot penetrate, and they can stay dormant for months, hatching long after a DIY spray has worn off.
They wait for a host
Pupae are triggered to emerge by vibration, warmth and the carbon dioxide you breathe out — which is why fleas suddenly appear when you move in or after a pet has gone.
DIY misses the reservoir
Shop sprays kill a few adults but leave the eggs, larvae and pupae in the carpet, so the infestation simply rebuilds within weeks.
Flea or carpet beetle?
Fleas jump and bite around the ankles, while carpet beetle larvae damage fabrics and do not jump. Apex identifies which you have before treating.
Why Use a Professional for Fleas?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats fleas properly because the wrong approach wastes money and lets the infestation rebuild.
We treat where the fleas live
A residual insecticide and a growth regulator are applied to all carpets, soft furnishings, skirting and pet-bedding areas — reaching the eggs and larvae a vet product never touches.
The growth regulator breaks the cycle
The IGR stops larvae developing and pupae producing new adults — the step that actually ends the infestation, not just thins the adults.
We plan for the pupae
Because pupae are protected, some fleas keep appearing for up to two weeks after treatment, then die on the treated surfaces. Apex advises you on this so it is no surprise.
Safe around children & pets
Apex Pest Control Ltd uses products and methods chosen to be safe around children and pets when used as directed, and advises when it is safe to return to treated rooms.
How Apex Pest Control Treats Fleas
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows a proven, two-part process carried out by a BPCA-certified technician.
Treat the pet first
Before the visit, all pets are treated with a vet-approved flea product, because the host and the home must be cleared together. The RSPCA has guidance on treating pets.
Vacuum & survey
The technician advises a thorough vacuum first, which removes eggs and larvae and stimulates dormant pupae to hatch into the treated environment.
Treat the home
A residual insecticide plus an insect growth regulator is applied to carpets, soft furnishings, skirting and pet-bedding areas, with a ULV treatment where needed.
Follow up & prevent
Apex Pest Control Ltd advises continued vacuuming and returns where needed, and recommends year-round pet treatment to stop fleas coming back.
Flea treatment from £180 plus VAT, with £35 per additional room and no call-out fee. The price is confirmed before any work begins.
What Our Customers Say
"Absolutely fantastic service. Tom came out the day I enquired, very professional and knowledgeable, and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend."
"Five-star assistance from Tony. I really appreciate his straightforward approach, knowledge and professionalism."
"Excellent service, very professional and friendly. Tom managed to fit me in the day before Christmas Eve and I really appreciated that. Highly recommend."
Rated 4.9/5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Flea Treatment Cost?
Fixed price, no call-out fee. We confirm the price before any work begins.
Prices from
£180
+ VAT · £35 per additional room · no call-out fee
- Full survey and species check included
- Insecticide, growth regulator and ULV treatment
- Treats carpets, soft furnishings and pet-bed areas
- Advice on treating pets and preventing return
Treatment for rented homes, holiday lets and kennels is tailored — contact us for a free survey. Every job is quoted upfront, all plus VAT.
Why Choose Apex for Flea Treatment?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA-certified, family-run Yorkshire business. Founder Tony Johnson has 40 years' experience, and every flea treatment targets the eggs, larvae and pupae in the home, not just the adult fleas on show.
BPCA Certified
Every technician holds current BPCA certification — the recognised UK standard for professional pest control.
From £180, Fixed Price
A fixed price from £180 plus VAT, confirmed before treatment, with £35 per additional room. No call-out fee.
Treats the Whole Home, Not Just the Pet
Apex treats the carpets, bedding and soft furnishings where 95% of a flea infestation actually lives.
Growth Regulator Breaks the Cycle
Apex uses an insect growth regulator that stops larvae and pupae producing new adults, ending the infestation at the source.
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability, so you are protected on every visit.
Where Do We Provide Flea Treatment?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers South and West Yorkshire from four local offices. Choose your nearest area below for local availability, response times and area-specific advice.
Fleas in a Rental, Holiday Let or Kennel?
Dormant flea pupae can hatch all at once when a property is reoccupied, so an empty let can greet new tenants with a flea burst. Apex Pest Control Ltd treats fleas for landlords, holiday lets, kennels and catteries across South and West Yorkshire, with a written report for your records.
Pest Intelligence
About Fleas — Facts & Behaviour
A little flea biology explains why treating the home beats treating the pet alone.
Flea Treatment — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Get Rid of Fleas for Good
Fleas in your carpets? Apex Pest Control Ltd treats the whole home across South and West Yorkshire from £180 plus VAT, no call-out fee, 7 days a week — reaching the eggs, larvae and pupae a pet treatment never touches, so the infestation is cleared for good.