Fleas Control
Heidelberg West

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. 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 should do on how to identify signs if your pet experiencing 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:

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to seem small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

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

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?

Having pets at 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 that our fur pets can acquire 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 do not have pets, if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the largest issue with regard to the presence 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 may also develop hypersensitive reactions 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 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 to pets and for us not a severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, 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 things like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets often with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (preferably 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you employ?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a brief period in time carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Heidelberg West

Do you want the best Pest management Heidelberg West services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and that will be a service that is value for price? Do you wish to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatments?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

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

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings because of their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

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 worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter within the Heidelberg West region.

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