Fleas Control
Coasters Retreat

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we should do on how to spot 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:

• It is a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling on your pet’s coat.
• Assess the hindquarters of your canine or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas which might be concentrated and where you could see symptoms of flea hobby.
• 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a risk that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

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 generate the fleas not able to come back again.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can offer the most suitable and effective solution for your specific 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 kindly within their houses. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can still experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your property Kept dogs or cats. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

Their existence does not only trigger goosebumps but also the fear of being 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.

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 hair, skin, 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 may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood floor crevices.

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, 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 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 really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds weekly (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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you employ?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion 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 accidently touch any of the areas spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Coasters Retreat

Do you need the most effective insect removal Coasters Retreat services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an excellent value for money? Do you want to deal with experts that are experienced and well-educated? Do you need environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

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

We have a range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the pests that are predominantly present in your area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem 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

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience in the Coasters Retreat area.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from returning to your property.