Fleas Control
Berkshire Park

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 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 home:

• 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 areas that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• Also, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for nice black shedding. This resembles ground black pepper. Moreover, you may 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 is a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

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

If the fleas keep coming back, or you want to ensure complete removal, just contact our specialists. Our certified technicians know precisely what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and may offer the most appropriate and efficient solution for your particular 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 unknowingly inside their homes. Once 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 a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You may discover a problem with fleas even if you do not have pets, if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the largest 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 embarrassing itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also create hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

They are voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight daily. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris they can see in your property. You will often find fleas snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may 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 environment 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 on 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 attentively away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless still be alive.

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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Berkshire Park

Do you need the most effective pest management Berkshire Park services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business that you can trust? Do you want pest control that lasts and provide an excellent value for money? Do you wish to work with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

• 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 are required to have annual pest control services however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Penrith, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the Berkshire Park area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and unique treatment) from returning to your home.