Fleas Control
Kellyville Ridge

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin infection 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:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to see small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

If the fleas keep returning , or you need to make sure there is complete elimination, just get in contact with our experts. Our certified technicians recognise exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your certain flea problem.

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. Once this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and strain, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You may detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, 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.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the sole concern but also as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris that they can find in your property. You may often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your surroundings 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 on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things 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 every week (ideally at 50°c or above).

If your pet is scratching or biting its fur you should talk to your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Kellyville Ridge

Do you want the top Pest removal Kellyville Ridge services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you need pest control that lasts and that will be a service that is value for cost? Do you prefer to work with experts that are experienced and well-educated? Do you need pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatment?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or your community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the work place. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate method of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest control services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we have the tools to tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the area of Kellyville Ridge.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and unique treatments) from returning to your property.