Fleas Control
Hawthorn East

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 on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing suffering from fleas and how to eliminate these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• It is 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 mostly that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the areas that are targeted where 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 is 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 just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas unable to return again.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific 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 homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You will 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 sole concern but also as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of 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 consume 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 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 severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing to help you maintain 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, 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 crucial step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

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

Groom your pets regularly 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 apply?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

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

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Hawthorn East

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We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

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