Fleas Control
Mitcham

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog seems to be in a few pains and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or if it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas appear like? Before you are taking your pet to the vet, there are a few approaches to check if you have fleas within the home:

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles 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 many reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the issue early enough.

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

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets in home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they could bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can acquire pests they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly 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 cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

Their presence does not only trigger goosebumps but also the fear of getting bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch 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 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 that they can find 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 not easy 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 are our sure ways to help you keep a flea-free house:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – 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 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 attentively away from the home because the fleas will nevertheless 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Mitcham

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly found in your region or your community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will create an annual program for our clients to eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the Mitcham area.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from returning to your property.