Fleas Control
Huntingwood

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or could it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas look like? Before you take your pet to the vet, there are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in the home:

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to see small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas as soon as you catch sight of them. However, if they keep coming back, then that’s an indication you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and may provide the most appropriate and efficient solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the largest issue with regard to the presence of fleas in your home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris they can see in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you keep a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds each week (ideally at 50°c or above).

If your pet is scratching or biting its fur you ought to speak for your vet. They could propose the best flea sprays or powders to use to deal with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you apply?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Huntingwood

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the species of pests that are found in your region or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as at work. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you might encounter in the Huntingwood area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your home.