Fleas Control
Oxley Park

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since mostly that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the regions which are targeted in which 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.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of 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.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can provide the most suitable and effective 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 one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. 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 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 can 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 drink 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris they can find in your property. You may often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – 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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively 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

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

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

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Oxley Park

Do you want the top pest removal Oxley Park services that are economical and effective? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an investment for money? Do you want to deal with experts that are experienced and well-educated? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatment?

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

We offer a variety of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the work place. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize 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

Most Oxley Park residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control St Marys, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are equipped to effectively deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Oxley Park region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatment) from returning to your home.