Fleas Control
Quakers Hill

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and may see them scratching their fur. This occurs if your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these insect buried in their furs. But what do fleas look like? It is better to check your pet to the vet; hence, there are a few of the findings you might check if you have fleas in the house:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you might 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.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas unable to return again.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets in home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes they could bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented that our fur pets can acquire pests they unknowingly bring inside our home. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You may discover 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) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

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

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can find 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 inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only get rid of adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in things like carpets and carpeting. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

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 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 very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Quakers Hill

Do you want the best insect control Quakers Hill services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business that you can trust? Do you want pest control that will last and be a service that is value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly found in your region or in your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the work place. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods 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 are required to have annual pest control services however commercial properties due to safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter in the area of Quakers Hill.

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