Fleas Control
Croydon South

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 bite, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we ought to do on how to spot signs if your pet undergoing suffering from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• 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 because largely that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a possibility that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 make the fleas unable to return again.

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?

Having pets in home is definitely 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 rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You will detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

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

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 entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you keep 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 eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Croydon South

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises due to safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle all kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter in the area of Croydon South.

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