Fleas Control
Balgowlah Heights

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 normally 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 could see signs of flea activity.
• In addition, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, 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. But if they keep coming back, then that is a sign you have to completely 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 keep returning , or you need to make sure that there is complete removal, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do in terms of eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and powerful solution on your specific flea problem.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially when previous owners of your property 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 biggest issue with regard to the presence 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 develop 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 pet or human 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 may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing to help you keep a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – 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 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 very carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets regularly 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

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you apply?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Balgowlah Heights

Do you need the most effective pest removal Balgowlah Heights services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and provide an excellent value for price? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and well-educated? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and recommend appropriate 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 Balgowlah Heights residential properties need annual pest management services however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination as well as treatment we will set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter within the Balgowlah Heights region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.