Fleas Control
Ringwood

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog seems to be in some discomfort and might see them scratching their fur. This happens when your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these insect buried within their furs. But what do fleas look like? It’s better to check your pet to the vet; hence, there are some of the findings you may check if you have fleas in the home:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically 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 examine 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a risk 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.

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

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are among 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 may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence of fleas in your home or business comes from their snacks. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may 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 per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that 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 not easy 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:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, 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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important 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 regularly 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a brief period in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Ringwood residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience within the Ringwood region.

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