Fleas Control
The Ponds

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is constantly 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 house:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas which might be concentrated and where you could see symptoms of flea hobby.
• Carefully examine 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to return again.

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

Problems With Fleas?

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

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

Their existence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well the fear of getting bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets could also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, 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 may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – 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 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 purifier carefully away from the house because the fleas will nevertheless still be living.

Groom your pets regularly 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 can suggest the best flea sprays or powders to use to take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control The Ponds

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

We have a range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the species of pests that are found in your region or your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and wellbeing of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate methods of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
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• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest control services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial examination as well as treatment we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you might encounter within the The Ponds region.

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