Fleas Control
Erskine Park

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. 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 two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to identify signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• 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 could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully look at 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to make the fleas not able to return again.

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and may provide the most appropriate and efficient solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

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

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

Their existence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well the fear of being bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an embarrassing itching or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

They’re voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight per day. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris that they can find in your premises. You will often find fleas 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 inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – rugs, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only eliminate 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. Eliminating 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 living .

Groom your pets regularly 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Erskine Park

Do you want the top insect control Erskine Park services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you require pest control that lasts and be an excellent value for cost? Do you prefer to work with experts that are experienced and well-educated? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or in your community.

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

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and provide the best methods 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

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Penrith, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle all kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience within the Erskine Park region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your home.