Fleas Control
Canley Heights

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a possibility that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to make the fleas not able to return again.

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and efficient solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin 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, particularly those with pets. You will detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your house 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 sole 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 diseases because of 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 daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris 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 flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – 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 really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets frequently 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 talk to 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 use?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Canley Heights

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments 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 your community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and at work. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Fairfield, after an initial examination and treatment, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter within the Canley Heights region.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from returning to your home.