Fleas Control
Hinchinbrook

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in a few pains and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin infection or should it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas appear like? Before you are taking your pet to the vet, there are a few approaches to check if you have fleas within the home:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check 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.

Actually, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that is a sign you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

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

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. Once this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people 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 presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments due to the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even 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 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 difficult 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 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. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets regularly 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 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 treatment you employ?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. In a short amount duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Hinchinbrook

Do you want the top Pest management Hinchinbrook services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an investment for cost? Do you want to deal with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can offer affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on 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 efficient and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts 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 deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate method of treatment.

• 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

The majority of residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter within the Hinchinbrook region.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from returning to your property.