Fleas Control
Balgowlah Heights

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we ought to do on how to identify signs if your pet undergoing suffering from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• 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 regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice 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.

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

They understand the customs of different flea species and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are actually a common pest issue in Australian homes. Even those without pets, homeowners can still experience the nuisance of these pests. It’s not only our dogs and cats that can harbor fleas but also other hairy creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the presence of fleas in your home or business comes from their bites. 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.

They’re voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight daily. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris they can see in your premises. You will often find fleas snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. larvae often lurk deep within the carpet cloth or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, 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 such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Balgowlah Heights

Do you want the top pest removal Balgowlah Heights services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an investment for money? Do you want to deal with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you want environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well being of your family being our main concern.

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 at home as well as in the workplace. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the problem with pests, 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

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest management services however commercial properties because of their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you can possibly experience in the Balgowlah Heights area.

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