Fleas Control
Northern Beaches

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog seems to be in some distress and may see them scratching their fur. This occurs if your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these pest buried within their furs. However, what do fleas look like? It’s better to check your pet to the vet; hence, there are some of the findings you might 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.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog 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 at your pet’s skin for fine black dropping. This looks like ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may 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 just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to make the fleas unable to come back again.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can provide the most suitable and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets in home is definitely 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 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 people without pets can still 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 pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the largest issue with regard to the existence of fleas in your own home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also create hypersensitive reactions 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 skin, hair, and some other organic debris they can find in your property. 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 floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you keep a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – rugs, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This won’t only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, as well. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic thing, 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 home 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 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 products you use?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

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

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Northern Beaches

Do you want the best pest management Northern Beaches services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you need pest control that will last and that will be an excellent value for money? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering powerful results for 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 your community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the pest problem and provide the best course 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

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Northern Beaches.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatments) from returning to your home.