Fleas Control
Epping

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we ought to do on how to spot 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 in home or your pets have one:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically 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 examine your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles 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 problem early sufficient.

They understand the habits 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 adorable, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their houses. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are actually a common pest issue in Australian homes. Even those without pets, homeowners can still experience the nuisance of these pests. It is not only our cats and dogs that can harbor fleas but also other hairy creatures 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 lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can consume 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 whole 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:

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 accumulate in things such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets regularly with a flea comb and wash their beds weekly (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

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

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We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our top priority.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Epping residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Carlingford, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the area of Epping.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from coming back to your home.