Flea control for student flats in New Zealand

Introduction

Student flats are busy, with visitors, second-hand sofas and travel bags coming and going. The fix is a simple shared schedule and quick resets after parties and study nights.

One plan everyone follows

Pick a monthly house dose day. Keep product packs and a checklist in one spot and ask each flatmate to tick off their pet. If someone goes home for a week, they take their next dose with them.

Flat-friendly habits

• Vacuum rugs and sofa seams weekly and empty the vacuum outside

• Hot-wash pet blankets and dry thoroughly

• Shake out carriers and travel mats after vet trips and sleepovers

• Seal kitchen bins and keep food bowls indoors overnight

Second-hand furniture and opshop rugs

Air in the sun, vacuum seams and under cushions, and consider a hot steam pass if you can. Keep the weekly clean going for the first month after new-to-you items arrive.

Products we trust

• Dogs monthly fleas and ticks: NexGard Chewables for Dogs

• Dogs monthly all in one: Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs

• Dogs longer acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Chew for Dogs

• Cats broad monthly spot on: Revolution Plus Spot-On for Cats

• Cats longer acting fleas and ticks: Bravecto Spot-On for Cats

Safety basics

Dog products for dogs and cat products for cats. Match weight band and minimum age. Avoid stacking preventives unless your vet advises.

FAQ

We never see fleas. Do indoor pets in flats still need prevention
Yes. Hitchhiker stages ride in on clothing and second-hand furnishings.
We keep forgetting dose day
Tie it to rent day or a monthly bill and set a shared phone reminder.
Want a flat-specific checklist you can print
We can share a one-page version for your fridge — contact us.