Fleas Control
Bickley Vale

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, 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 two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to identify signs if your pet undergoing suffering 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:

• 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 areas that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to seem small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most suitable 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 occasionally they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented that our fur pets can get pests they unknowingly bring inside our home. After this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate 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 dogs or cats. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 instances their own weight each day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some other organic debris that they could find in your dwelling. You will regularly find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also unfold in your whole property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep inside the carpeting material or in a handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do list to help you maintain 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 a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier carefully away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

Groom your pets regularly 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Bickley Vale

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We are 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 experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their safety and health regulations require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Camden, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the Bickley Vale area.

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