Fleas Control
Minchinbury

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some discomfort and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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 house:

• They are normally 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 could see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a careful manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black dropping. This looks like ground black pepper. Moreover, you may use a flea comb over a sheet of white paper to see small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 generate the fleas unable to return again.

If the fleas keep coming back, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our specialists. Our certified technicians know precisely 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 efficient 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 our fur pets can get pests that they unknowingly bring inside our home. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are actually a common pest problem in Australian homes. Even those with pets, homeowners can still experience the aggravation of these pests. It’s not only our dogs and cats that can harbor fleas but also other hairy animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs.

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 is going to result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 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 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 severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing 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 eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed 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 purifier carefully away from the house because the fleas will nevertheless still be living.

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 talk to 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?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

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

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Minchinbury

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family being our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and provide the best methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Mount Druitt, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the Minchinbury area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.