Fleas Control
Mount Riverview

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort 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 house:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess 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 look at 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.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

If the fleas keep coming back, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know precisely what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the customs of different flea species and may provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. After 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 a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You will detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

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.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that 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 inside 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 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 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 carpeting. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

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 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 treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Mount Riverview

Do you want the best insect management Mount Riverview services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you want pest control that lasts and provide an excellent value for price? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatment?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs both at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate methods 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

Most Mount Riverview residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience within the Mount Riverview region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from coming back to your property.