Fleas Control
Frenchs Forest

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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:

• They are normally 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 take a look at your pet’s skin for pleasant black droppings which resembles ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to look small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are numerous reasons you can do to take away fleas in the event you spot the issue early enough.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring quite trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can still experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property 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 to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the presence of fleas in your house or business comes from their bites. 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.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 instances their own weight every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris they could find in your dwelling. You will frequently find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also unfold in your whole property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep inside the carpet material or within a convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is 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 rugs. Eliminating 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 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 ought to speak for your vet. They could suggest the best flea sprays or powders to use to deal with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Frenchs Forest

Do you want the top insect management Frenchs Forest services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and provide an investment for cost? Do you wish to work with professionals who are skilled and well-educated? Do you need pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatment?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological 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 providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or in your community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family being 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 at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and recommend appropriate method 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, due to their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity 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 are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Frenchs Forest.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and unique treatments) from coming back to your home.