Fleas Control
North Head

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps onto 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 monitoring we should do on how to identify signs if your pet undergoing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check 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.
• Carefully have a 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 seem 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 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 appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

As cuddly and adorable pets can be, occasionally they can cause quite a lot of trouble without even knowing it. We speak, of course, about fleas. Using your pets as a temporary ride, they will infest your house and reproduce in an astounding rate before you receive your first bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can still experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property kept dogs or cats. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. 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 snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases 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 per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can find 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 inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to 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:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, as well. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic matter, which collects in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a vital step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

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 speak with your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control North Head

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

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The majority of residential properties need annual pest control but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Manly, after an initial examination and treatment, we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the North Head area.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from returning to your home.