Fleas Control
Werrington County

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is constantly 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 house:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a look at your pet’s skin for pleasant black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to seem small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to come back again.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can 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 sometimes they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented that our fur pets can acquire pests that they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. 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 as well as their bites. 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 take. 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 drink 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 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 for 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:

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

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Werrington County

Do you need the most effective insect management Werrington County services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and that will be an excellent value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed 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 manage pests or bugs both at home and in the work place. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate methods 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

A majority of homes will require annual pest management services but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control St Marys, after an initial examination and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they have the tools to deal with 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, considerate and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your home.