Fleas Control
Mona Vale

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 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 test if you have fleas within 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 regions that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

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

If the fleas keep coming back, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our experts. 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 may offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your property Kept dogs or cats. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs. 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 also as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as 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 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 whole property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside 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 is our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – 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. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds each 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

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you apply?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Mona Vale

Do you want the top Pest management Mona Vale services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you want pest control that will last and that will be a service that is value for money? Do you prefer to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you want pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being 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 at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
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• Council Certificates
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• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes need annual pest management services but commercial premises due to safety and health requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you might encounter within the Mona Vale region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly 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 home.