Fleas Control
North Strathfield

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 house:

• 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 might 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’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to eliminate fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

When the fleas keep returning back, or you need to make certain that there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians recognise exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your certain flea problem.

Problems With Fleas?

As cuddly and adorable pets can be, occasionally they can cause quite a bit of trouble without even being aware of it. We talk, of course, about fleas. Together with your pets as a temporary ride, they will infest your home and reproduce in an astounding rate before you receive your first bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially when previous owners of your house Kept cats or dogs. Fleas can 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 greatest concern about the existence 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 could also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any 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 convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do listing to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, 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. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner carefully away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control North Strathfield

Do you need the most effective pest removal North Strathfield services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business that is reliable? Do you want pest control that lasts and provide a service that is value for money? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatments?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

• 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 North Strathfield residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings because of their safety and health regulations require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you may encounter in the North Strathfield area.

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