Fleas Control
Artarmon

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a cautious manner, look at your pet’s skin for fine black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper to see small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of 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 make the fleas not able to come back again.

When the fleas keep returning , or you need to make certain that there is complete removal, just get in contact with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do in terms of eliminating fleas. They know various flea species and can provide the best suitable and powerful solution on your specific flea problem.

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 kindly within their houses. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You will detect a problem with fleas even if you do not have pets, if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

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 lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

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 that 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 difficult 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 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 such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be alive.

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 speak with your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Artarmon

Do you want the top insect control Artarmon services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business that is reliable? Do you require pest control that will last and be an excellent value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatment?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Termite Reticulation Service
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• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

Most Artarmon residential properties are required to have annual pest control services however commercial properties because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter within the Artarmon region.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from coming back to your property.