Fleas Control
Lindfield

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully 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 see small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

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

They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most suitable and effective solution for your specific 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 unknowingly inside their homes. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are actually a common pest problem in Australian homes. Even those without pets, homeowners can still experience the nuisance of these pests. It is not only our cats and dogs that can harbor fleas but also other hairy animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the presence of fleas in your home or business comes from their snacks. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet 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 may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our sure ways 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 accumulate in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner attentively away from the house because the fleas will nevertheless still be living.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds each 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Lindfield

Do you want the best pest management Lindfield services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company that is reliable? Do you want pest control that will last and be an excellent value for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you need environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or 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 well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, 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

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial examination and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you might encounter in the Lindfield area.

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