Fleas Control
Ringwood North

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which 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 within 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we ought to do on how to identify signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a careful manner, look in your pet’s skin for fine black shedding. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may 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’s a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

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

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know precisely what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and may provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

As adorable and cuddly pets can be, sometimes they can cause quite a lot of trouble without even being aware of it. We talk, of course, about fleas. Using your pets as a temporary ride, they will infest your house and reproduce in an astounding rate before you even receive your first bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your house Kept dogs or cats. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but also as their snacks. 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 diseases due to the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as 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 that they can see in your premises. 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 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 is our to-do listing 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 get rid of adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things such as carpets and rugs. Removing 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 alive.

Groom your pets frequently 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 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 products you use?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on 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 are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Ringwood North

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We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of action.

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In Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination and treatment, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we offer is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

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We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from coming back to your home.