Fleas Control
Rockdale

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears 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 house:

• 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 regions 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.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are numerous reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the problem early enough.

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?

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 begin to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are a common problem in Australian homes, particularly those with pets. You may detect a problem with fleas even if you do not have pets, if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the sole concern but as well as their bites. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will lead to 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 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 they can find 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 within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

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 such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner attentively away from the home because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds each 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you employ?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Rockdale

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

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

At Local Pest Control Rockdale, after an initial examination and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter within the Rockdale region.

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