Fleas Control
Great Mackerel Beach

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully have a look at your pet’s skin for pleasant black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to look small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is 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 generate the fleas not able to come back again.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can offer the most suitable and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, 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 only concern but as well as their bites. 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 diseases because of the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

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 that they can see 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 within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy 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’s our to-do list 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 eliminate adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in things such as carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important 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 often with a flea comb and wash their beds every 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

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Great Mackerel Beach

Do you want the best insect control Great Mackerel Beach services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that is reliable? Do you require pest control that lasts and provide a service that is value for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well-being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course 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

A majority of homes need annual pest control but commercial buildings due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

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 unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter within the Great Mackerel Beach region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from coming back to your home.