Fleas Control
The Ponds

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress 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:

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a careful manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black shedding. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may 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.

Actually, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. However, if they keep coming back, then that’s a sign you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

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

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can get 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, particularly those with pets. You may detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

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

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 that they can find in your premises. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your entire 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 to pets and for us not a severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do listing 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 get rid of adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate 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 very carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets regularly with a flea comb and wash their beds weekly (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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control The Ponds

Do you want the top Pest removal The Ponds services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and be a service that is value for price? Do you prefer to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or your community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

• 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

Most The Ponds residential properties need annual pest control services however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the The Ponds area.

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