Fleas Control
Lalor Park

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 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:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since mostly that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the areas that are targeted in which you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to seem small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 habits of different flea species and can offer 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 unknowingly inside their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if 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 cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the largest issue with regard to the existence of fleas in your own home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris 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 within the carpet fabric or in handy 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, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This won’t only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, also. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic matter, which collects in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a crucial step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

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

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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Lalor Park

Do you need the most effective insect control Lalor Park services that are economical and effective? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and provide a service that is value for money? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and experienced? Do you want environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate course 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

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

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the area of Lalor Park.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from returning to your home.