Fleas Control
Ashfield

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog Seems to be in some distress and might see them scratching their fur. This happens if your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these pest buried in their furs. However, what do fleas look like? It’s better to check your pet to the vet; hence, there are some of the findings you might check if you have fleas in the house:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling in your pet’s coat.
• 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 have a look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to seem small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

Actually, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that’s a sign you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our specialists. Our certified technicians know precisely what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and may offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, 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 may 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) animals 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 snacks. 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 carry. 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 consume 15 times their own weight every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris they can see in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within 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 is 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 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 rugs. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

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

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Ashfield

Do you want the top insect control Ashfield services that are affordable and effective? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and that will be a service that is value for price? Do you wish to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you want pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the 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

Most Ashfield residential properties are required to have annual pest management services however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial examination and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded 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 have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter within the Ashfield region.

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 treatment) from coming back to your home.