Fleas Control
West Pennant Hills

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to spot signs if your pet undergoing suffering from fleas and how to eliminate these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because mostly that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the areas that are targeted where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully examine 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 see small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are many reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the problem early enough.

If the fleas keep coming back, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our specialists. Our certified technicians know exactly 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 efficient solution for your particular 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 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are a common hassle in Australian Homes, especially those with pets. You may additionally discover a hassle with fleas, even if you do not have pets if previous owners of your house had cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on different (particularly dairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases due to the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

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 that they can find in your property. You may 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 inside the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do listing to help you maintain 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. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets often with a flea comb and wash their beds each week (preferably 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the products you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control West Pennant Hills

Do you need the most effective Pest control West Pennant Hills services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you require pest control that will last and be an investment for price? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments created to have a minimal 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 local area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and suggest the 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 will require annual pest management services but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Cherrybrook, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the West Pennant Hills area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.