Fleas Control
Schofields

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 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:

• Can you spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 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 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’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 come back again.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most suitable and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family 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 particularly if previous owners of your house Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence of fleas in your house or business comes from their snacks. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any 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 handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our certain ways to help you keep a flea-free home:

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – carpets, 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 things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner attentively away from the home because the fleas will nevertheless 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 speak with your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Schofields

Do you want the top Pest removal Schofields services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and provide an investment for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and provide the best 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

The majority of residential properties need annual pest management services but commercial buildings because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to handle all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Schofields.

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