Fleas Control
Dee Why

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress and is constantly 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 house:

• It is a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling in your pet’s coat.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you might 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. However, if they keep coming back, then that’s an indication 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 habits of different flea species and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets in home is definitely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes they could bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can get pests they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are actually a common pest issue in Australian homes. Even those with pets, homeowners can still experience the aggravation of these pests. It’s not only our cats and dogs that can harbor fleas but also other hairy animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but also as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases due to the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris they can find in your property. You may 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 inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring 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 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. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets regularly 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 apply?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount in time water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Dee Why

Do you want the top insect control Dee Why services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and provide an excellent value for price? Do you wish to work with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can offer affordable pest control services. We also have a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of treatment.

• 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 buildings because of their safety and health regulations require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter in the area of Dee Why.

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