Fleas Control
Minto

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 sting, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we ought to 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:

• 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 regions that are targeted and where you might see signs of flea activity.
• In addition, in a careful manner, look at your pet’s skin for nice black dropping. 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 possibility that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

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

They understand the customs of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and effective solution for your particular flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is definitely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented our fur pets can acquire 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 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 property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) creatures like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence of fleas in your home or business comes from their snacks. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets could also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can beverage 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris that they can find in your property. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you keep 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 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 house 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 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 treatments you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

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 remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Minto

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings due to safety and health requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Campbelltown, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to handle all kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience within the Minto region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatment) from coming back to your property.