Fleas Control
Werrington County

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in a few pains and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or should it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas appear like? Before you’re taking your pet to the vet, there are a couple of approaches to test if you have fleas within the home:

• They are normally 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.
• Also, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Moreover, you may 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.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas as soon as you catch sight of them. However, if they keep coming back, then that is a sign you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete removal, 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 provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at 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 that our fur pets can get pests that they unknowingly bring inside our home. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

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 dogs or cats. Fleas can 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 sole concern but also as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to result in 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.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can consume 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that 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 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 listing to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This won’t only eliminate adult fleas but additionally their eggs and larvae, also. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic matter, which collects in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a vital step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will 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 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 use?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Werrington County

Do you need the most effective pest management Werrington County services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an excellent value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Termite Reticulation Service
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• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control St Marys, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our staff members 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 can possibly experience in the area of Werrington County.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatment) from coming back to your property.