Fleas Control
Freshwater

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog seems to be in a few pains and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or if it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas appear like? Before you’re taking your pet to the vet, there are a couple of approaches to test if you have fleas inside the home:

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat. These are the regions that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• In addition, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Moreover, you may use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper to see small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to eliminate fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

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?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally 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 that 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 among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

Their existence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well 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 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 drink 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 whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult 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 keep 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 carpeting. 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 living .

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds each week (preferably 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 treatment you employ?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Freshwater

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well-being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination and treatment, we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Freshwater.

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