Fleas Control
Elvina Bay

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on 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 monitoring we ought to do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to eliminate 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 to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since mostly that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted in which you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully examine 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 experiencing 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 return again.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

As cuddly and lovable pets may be, occasionally they can cause quite a tad bit trouble without you even knowing it. We refer to fleas. Using your pets as a temporary ride they will infest your own house and reproduce at an astounding amount before you get your initial bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

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

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from human or pet 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 floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, 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 attentively away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless 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 talk to your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you employ?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Elvina Bay

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your local area or your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and 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 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 highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Elvina Bay residential properties will require annual pest control but commercial premises, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you can possibly experience within the Elvina Bay region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and unique treatments) from coming back to your home.