Fleas Control
Northwood

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and may see them scratching their fur. This happens when your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these insect buried in their furs. However, what do fleas look like? It’s 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:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because largely that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the areas that are targeted where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 generate the fleas not able to return again.

They understand the customs 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 adorable, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property kept dogs or cats. Fleas may 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 presence of fleas is not the only concern but also 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 due to the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and some 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 floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy 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 get rid of 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 carpeting. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets regularly 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 talk to your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you apply?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Northwood

Do you want the best insect management Northwood services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an excellent value for cost? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and well-educated? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and provide the best 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

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter in the area of Northwood.

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