Fleas Control
North Narrabeen

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and may see them scratching their fur. This occurs if your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these pest buried within their furs. But what do fleas look like? It’s better to check your furry friend to the vet; hence, there are some of the findings you might check if you have fleas in the house:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling on your pet’s coat.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy 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 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas as soon as you catch sight of them. However, if they keep coming back, then that’s a sign you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

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

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes 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 acquire pests that 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 houses encounter. Even those without pets can still experience pest infestation particularly when 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 on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the biggest issue with regard to the existence of fleas in your own home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and some 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 entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets often 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

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control North Narrabeen

Do you need the most effective pest removal North Narrabeen services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and provide an excellent value for cost? Do you wish to work with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

• 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 services however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter in the North Narrabeen area.

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