Fleas Control
Templestowe Lower

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin infection or could it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas look like? Before you take your pet to the vet, there are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in the home:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling in your pet’s coat.
• Assess 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.
• In addition, in a careful manner, look in your pet’s skin for fine black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may 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.

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 particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

As cuddly and adorable pets can be, occasionally 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 at an astounding rate before you receive your first bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when 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 to the disturbance caused by fleas.

Their existence does not only trigger goosebumps but also the fear of being bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itching 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 they can find 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 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’s 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 get rid of adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the house because the fleas will 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

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Templestowe Lower

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or in your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Termite Reticulation Service
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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Templestowe Lower residential properties will require annual pest control but commercial premises, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Templestowe Lower.

We’ll offer you an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatment) from returning to your property.