Fleas Control
Dural

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin infection 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 home:

• It is a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling in your pet’s coat.
• 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.
• Carefully examine 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.
• 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 customs of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular 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 unknowingly inside their houses. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can still experience pest infestation especially when previous owners of your house kept dogs or cats. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

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 uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also create hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

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, lost skin, hair, and some other organic debris that they could find in your home. You will regularly find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also unfold in your entire property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep inside the carpet material or within a convenient 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 carefully away from the house because the fleas will nevertheless still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently 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

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas sprayed?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Dural

Do you want the best insect management Dural services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and be an excellent value for money? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and experienced? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the species of pests that are found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods 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 pest problem and recommend appropriate course of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings due to safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Castle Hill, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you can possibly experience within the Dural region.

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