Fleas Control
Nunawading

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is continually 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:

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because mostly that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the areas that are targeted where you might 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.
• There is 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 habits of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring very trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can still experience pest infestation especially when previous owners of your property Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may 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 sole concern but also as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to result in 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 as well as 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 hair, skin, and some other organic debris they could find in your dwelling. You will frequently find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also unfold in your whole property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep inside the carpeting material or within a handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do list to help you keep a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – rugs, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This won’t only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, as well. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic thing, 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 really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets often with a flea comb and wash their beds each week (preferably 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Nunawading

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly found in your region or in your community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and provide the best course of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest management services but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Nunawading.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate 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.