Fleas Control
Box Hill North

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we ought to do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? 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 that are targeted and where 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.

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 not able to come back again.

If the fleas keep returning , or you need to make sure there is complete removal, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They know various flea species and can provide the best suitable and powerful solution on your certain flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite 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 1 area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. 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.

As parasites, the biggest issue with regard to the existence of fleas in your home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and may drink 15 instances their own weight each day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris they could find in your home. You will regularly find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also unfold in your entire property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep within the carpeting material or within a convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Before you do anything else, vacuum – rugs, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, as well. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic matter, which collects in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a vital step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

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

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Box Hill North

Do you want the best Pest control Box Hill North services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and be a service that is value for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. We also have a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests both at home and in the work place. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate course 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 Box Hill North residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Box Hill North.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from returning to your home.