Fleas Control
Leonay

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort 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 house:

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? 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 looks like 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 is a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that’s an indication 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 habits of different flea species and can offer the most appropriate and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes 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 get pests that they unknowingly bring inside our home. Once 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 houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property Kept dogs or cats. Fleas can 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.

As parasites, the biggest 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 uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also create hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight every day. 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 comfortably 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. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to 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 house:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, 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 collect in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier carefully away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be alive.

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 talk to 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 treatments you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Leonay

Do you want the top pest management Leonay services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you need a business that is reliable? Do you want pest control that lasts and that will be an investment for cost? Do you want to deal with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you require environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a staff of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

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

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and recommend appropriate method 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

The majority of residential properties need annual pest control but commercial premises because of their safety and health regulations will require 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 , which will eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the Leonay area.

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