Fleas Control
Minto

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is constantly 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 spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 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 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 is a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

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

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know exactly 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 specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than one area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your property Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the presence 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 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 skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can find in your property. You may often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

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

Before you do anything else, vacuum – rugs, furniture, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furnishings. This will not only eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae, also. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and different organic matter, which collects in things like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is a vital step in breaking the flea lifestyle cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner attentively away from the house because the fleas will nevertheless still be alive.

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

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

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

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Minto

Do you want the top Pest management Minto services that are economical and effective? Do you want a company that you can trust? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and be an investment for price? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and well-educated? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatments?

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

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

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate method of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

Most Minto residential properties need annual pest control but commercial premises due to safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Campbelltown, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are equipped to effectively deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter within the Minto region.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.