Fleas Control
Marrickville

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. If a flea jumps on your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to identify signs if your pet experiencing suffering from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• 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 areas that are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully have a 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 seem small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to return 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 effective solution for your particular 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 homes. Once this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and breed, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if 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 on the disturbance caused by fleas.

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 is going to result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from human or pet dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and some other organic debris that 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 entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and floors. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our sure ways 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 get rid of 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. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the house because the fleas will 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 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 use?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on 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 are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Marrickville

Do you need the most effective Pest management Marrickville services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that will last and provide an investment for cost? Do you want to deal with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the species of pests that are found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well being of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the work place. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of action.

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

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

We at Local Pest Control Marrickville, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the Marrickville area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and specific treatment) from returning to your property.