Fleas Control
Brookvale

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. 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 observation we ought to do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort 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:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because largely that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to see small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a possibility that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 habits of different flea species and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular 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 our fur pets can acquire pests they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You will discover 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 pigs.

Their presence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well the fear of getting bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may 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 every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any 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 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 for pets and for us not a severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This won’t only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, also. 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 purifier carefully away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless 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

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

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces 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 treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Brookvale

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

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or in your community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes need annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health regulations, 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 customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you can possibly experience within the Brookvale region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from returning to your home.