Fleas Control
North Curl Curl

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin infection or could it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas look like? Before you take your pet to the vet, there are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in the home:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess 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.
• Carefully look at 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly 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.

When the fleas keep returning , or you need to make sure that there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians recognise exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They know various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are among 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 cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

Their presence does not only trigger goosebumps but also the fear of being bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itching or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

They are voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight daily. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris they can find in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our sure ways to help you keep a flea-free house:

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 like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control North Curl Curl

Do you want the best pest removal North Curl Curl services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that will last and that will be a service that is value for cost? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the work place. 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 management services however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the North Curl Curl area.

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