Fleas Control
Blaxland

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is constantly 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:

• 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 regions that are targeted and where you could 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 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.

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?

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

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You will discover a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

Their presence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well 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.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris 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 entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our sure ways 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 eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner carefully away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

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 speak with 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 employ?

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

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Blaxland

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the species of pests that are present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

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With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the Blaxland area.

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