Fleas Control
Harrington Park

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• Can you see fleas crawling on your pet’s coat? They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog 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 examine 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

They understand the customs of different flea species and can offer the most suitable and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their houses. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than one 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 will detect a problem with fleas even if you don’t 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 only concern but as well as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will result in 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 as well as yourself.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per 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 not easy to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance to pets and for us not a serious threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing 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 like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the home because the fleas will nevertheless still be living.

Groom your pets regularly 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

Are my pets at home affected by the products you employ?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Harrington Park

Do you want the best pest management Harrington Park services that are economical and effective? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and that will be a service that is value for money? Do you wish to work with experts that are experienced and well-educated? Do you need environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your local area or your community.

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

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Harrington Park residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Narellan, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce the 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 great feature we can offer is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter in the Harrington Park area.

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