Fleas Control
Canterbury

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy 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 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

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

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?

Having pets in home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they could bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can acquire pests that they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common hassle in Australian Homes, especially those with pets. You may additionally discover a hassle with fleas, even if you do not have pets if previous owners of your home had cats or dogs. Fleas can also be performed on different (particularly dairy) 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 will result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even 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 premises. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to pets and for us not a severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s 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 get rid of adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things such as carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the home 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 should talk to your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Canterbury

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts 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 are designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or in your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests both at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate course of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we can create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you might encounter within the Canterbury region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your property.