Fleas Control
North Harbour

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 sting, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we ought to do on how to identify signs if your pet experiencing suffering 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.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas that are targeted and where you could 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

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 not able to come back again.

When the fleas keep returning , or you need to make certain that there is complete removal, just get in contact with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do in terms of eliminating fleas. They know various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your certain flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most notably 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 one area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are actually a common pest problem in Australian homes. Even those without pets, homeowners can still experience the nuisance 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 biggest issue with regard to the existence of fleas in your home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

They’re 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 hair, skin, and any other organic debris they can find in your property. You will often find fleas 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’s 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 get rid of 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 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 regularly 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 talk to your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. In a short amount 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 North Harbour

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

We have a range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most North Harbour residential properties need annual pest control services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Manly, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are equipped to effectively deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the North Harbour area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from returning to your home.