Fleas Control
Box Hill

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• Can you spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since largely that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted in which you might see signs of flea activity.
• 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.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

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

Problems With Fleas?

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

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

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments due to the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even 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 they can see in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for 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 keep a flea-free home:

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

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

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 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

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Box Hill

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, 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, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience in the area of Box Hill.

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