Fleas Control
Blackburn

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some discomfort 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 house:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling on your pet’s coat.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since largely that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted in which you might 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 numerous reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the issue early sufficient.

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

Problems With Fleas?

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

Fleas are a common hassle in Australian Homes, particularly those with pets. You may additionally discover a hassle with fleas, even should you not have pets if previous owners of your home had cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on different (particularly dairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

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

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 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 floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your environment 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 accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. 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 nevertheless still be living.

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

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Blackburn

Do you need the most effective insect management Blackburn 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 that will be an excellent value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly found in your region or your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and provide the best 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

Most Blackburn residential properties need annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter within the Blackburn region.

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