Flea Bombs and Chameleons

[CamiGirl89]

So I moved into this "nice" new apartment, and what do you know? Landlord did not vacuum or flea-bomb the place prior to me moving in , and now I am finding fleas on my floors, and even on me! I don't have any fur-bearing creatures, so they are having a good ol' time biting me here an there. So. The question is, can I move JUST my chameleons out for a 24 hr period while I bomb the place, or do I have to move the cages, too? I was going to cover all of the cages, and then send the chams to my boyfriend's house for the night. Any opinions here?

Thank you!

 

[MollyT]

Yeah you definitely should move the cages out. better safe than sorry. I would that stuff seems to be able to get in everything no matter if you have it covered and leaves a residue. But thats just my opinion.

 

[CamiGirl89]

I appreciate your opinion, thank you! Anyone else have anything to add to this? Or any suggestions of non-flea-bombing products?

 

[AngieL]

Hi! You poor thing! Flea bombs leave a resedue behind to help stop a reinfestation. However, you don't want any fleas to travel away with the cages or to bring the fleas back into the house! I would flea bomb everything- clothes, curtains, furniture etc. and then get to cleaning the resedue off after a couple of days. For the cages you would likely need to hose the whole thing down a couple of times with cleaner and then plain water to remove any trace of any chemicals. This is just what I would do, I've not been in your situation

There is another way to control pests using no chemicals but it can be expensive! Have you heard of extreme heat pest control? They basically cover all exits and vents and pump the place full of scorching hot air, kills everything and leaves no resedue.

 

[CamiGirl89]

I have not heard of this! I am calling my landlord (again) in a few hours to complain about the number of bugs I have found in this apartment (in 4 weeks I have had Brown Recluse issues, cockroach issues, and now fleas...). I have heard that there are aerosol sprays that are effective in flea killing, but must be used by the exterminator. I guess it is helpful for pet owners because, as long as your pet does not touch the floor, it will not affect them. I might look into this... but this is a gross, frustrating thing! Ugh! Thank you for your info!

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Flea bombs do not work... bottom line. A pest control company should be able to do so, easily. Your landlord should HAVE to get rid of them for you.

You will still have to leave while it is treated though and it is best to take your chams with you..

 

[CamiGirl89]

Thank you, Al. Will I need to take their enclosures, as well? Or just the chams and my turtle?

 

[Decadancin]

Don't waste your money!!!

Don't waste your time or money with flea bombs. They do not work. The life cycle of a flea is not that difficult to figure out, but the eggs can sit dormant for a long time! Use flea stoppers powder. It is the only thing I ever use. You must get under all kickplates and areas that a bomb would miss. Flea bombs will settle out of the air and do not travel under things. Flea stoppers powder can stay in carpets for a very long time which will prevent new infestations. Plus, it will not harm your animals. It is actually Orthoboric Acid. Have your pet and his food and plants out of the area when you treat it, vacuum and dispose of the contents, spread the powder and brush it into the carpets. Make sure there is no visible residue and wait a week before vacuuming. This should do the trick!
Good luck!!!

 

[Psychobunny]

Look up your local property rental laws.
In most states, it's the property owners responsibility to get rid of the bugs when renting.

 

[camimom]

Everything said above.

Youre leasing agent should be held responsible for ridding the place of fleas.

Thats a legal thing.. threaten to go to your county health dept if they dont do it.

 

[Jac1582]

I have not heard of this! I am calling my landlord (again) in a few hours to complain about the number of bugs I have found in this apartment (in 4 weeks I have had Brown Recluse issues, cockroach issues, and now fleas...). I have heard that there are aerosol sprays that are effective in flea killing, but must be used by the exterminator. I guess it is helpful for pet owners because, as long as your pet does not touch the floor, it will not affect them. I might look into this... but this is a gross, frustrating thing! Ugh! Thank you for your info!

The fleas are annoying but if you are finding brown recluse spiders then that's a very dangerous situation. Especially if you got bit in your sleep, they're bite can be fatal. A friend of mine almost had to have his leg amputated after he got bit by one. It swelled up so bad and turned dark purple, had to be in the hospital for a few days on IV

 

[CamiGirl89]

Thank you to all for the great advice! She had an exterminator come for the Recluse spiders (She did not know what they were, and lives in Southern Indiana...), so now she is probably getting sick of me calling about bugs But she will have to get over it, because I am sick of her apartment HAVING bugs!!