Fleas Control
Richmond

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog seems to be in a couple of pains and is constantly scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or if it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas appear like? Before you are taking your pet to the vet, there are a few approaches to test if you have fleas within the home:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Assess the hindquarters of your puppy 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 have a look at your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to look small, black specks.
• There’s flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas as soon as you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that is a sign you have to completely remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

They understand the customs 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 notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your house Kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of diseases due to 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 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 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 within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s not easy 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 are our sure ways to help you keep a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – 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 adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate 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 very carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every 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

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Richmond

Do you want the best Pest removal Richmond services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that will last and be an investment for money? Do you want to deal with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or your community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well-being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate method 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 but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination and treatment, we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the Richmond area.

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