Fleas Control
Glenhaven

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and might see them scratching their fur. This occurs when your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these insect buried within their furs. But what do fleas look like? It is better to check your furry friend to the vet; hence, there are a few of the findings you may check if you have fleas in the home:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling on your pet’s coat.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog 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 have 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 look small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to come back 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?

Having pets in home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can acquire pests they unknowingly bring inside our home. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your property Kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to 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.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, 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 whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – rugs, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Removing 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 alive.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (preferably 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

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

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

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Glenhaven

Do you want the top insect management Glenhaven services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you need pest control that will last and be an investment for cost? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly found in your region or community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate methods 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

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Cherrybrook, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from coming back to your home.