Fleas Control
Bilgola Plateau

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 infection 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 to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully examine your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles ground black pepper – 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.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to return 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 in home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they can 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 acquire pests that they unknowingly bring inside our home. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You will detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence 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.

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 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 flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy 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 list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – 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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect 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 frequently 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

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

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas 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 quickly as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Bilgola Plateau

Do you want the top Pest removal Bilgola Plateau services that are economical and effective? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and be an excellent value for cost? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and well-educated? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the species of pests that are found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best course 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 Bilgola Plateau residential properties are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter in the area of Bilgola Plateau.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from returning to your property.