Fleas Control
Mona Vale

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we should do on how to identify signs if your pet undergoing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• Can you spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your dog 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 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 is a possibility that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

There are many reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the issue early enough.

They understand the customs 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 can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented that 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 speed and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are one of 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 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 as well 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 diseases because of the bacterial component they take. 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 per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can see in your premises. 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 difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for 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:

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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

Groom your pets regularly with a flea comb and wash their beds weekly (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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Mona Vale

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

We offer a wide range of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the species of pests that are present in your local area or in your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes need annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the Mona Vale area.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your property.