Fleas Control
Oxford Falls

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we should do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to eliminate 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.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat since largely that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted in which 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’s a risk that your pet is experiencing 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 particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your house 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 still experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your house 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 greatest concern about the presence of fleas in your home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets could also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris 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 flooring. Larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you keep 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 like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you apply?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Oxford Falls

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide low-cost pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest management services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you might encounter within the Oxford Falls region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your home.