Fleas Control
Wandin North

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• In addition, in a cautious manner, look at your pet’s skin for nice 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.

There are numerous 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 offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they could 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 speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

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

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the sole concern but also as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and some other organic debris that they can find in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing to help you keep 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 things like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (ideally at 50°c or above).

If your pet is scratching or biting its fur you ought to speak for your vet. They can suggest the best flea sprays or powders to use to deal with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Wandin North

Do you need the most effective pest management Wandin North services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you require pest control that will last and that will be an investment for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you want environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also 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 have a range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their safety and health regulations require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination as well as treatment we will create an annual program for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Wandin North.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and unique treatment) from returning to your home.