Fleas Control
Norwest

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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 house:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy 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 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 several things you can do to eliminate fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

When the fleas keep returning back, or you need to make certain that there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your certain flea problem.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets in home is definitely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they could bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we are talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can acquire pests they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, especially those with pets. You may detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t have pets, if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the sole concern but also 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 ailments because of the bacterial component they carry. 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 every day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, lost skin, hair, and a few other organic debris they could find in your home. You will regularly find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also unfold in your whole property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and floors. Larvae frequently lurk deep within the carpeting material or in a handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, 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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the home because the fleas will 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the products you apply?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that 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 harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Norwest

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well-being of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and suggest the appropriate course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

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

In Local Pest Control Castle Hill, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we will set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you can possibly experience within the Norwest region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from returning to your property.