Fleas Control
McMahons Point

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of dogs or cats. It sometimes transmits disease through its sting, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and might suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to identify signs if your pet undergoing discomfort 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 might 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 several things you can do to eliminate fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

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

Problems With Fleas?

As cuddly and adorable pets can be, occasionally they can cause quite a lot of trouble without even being aware of it. We talk, of course, about fleas. Together with your pets as a temporary ride, they will infest your home and reproduce in an astounding rate before you even receive your first bite.

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

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but also 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 diseases due to the bacterial component they take. 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 per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can see in your premises. 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’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 collect in things like carpets and carpeting. Eliminating this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner very carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control McMahons Point

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and wellbeing of your family being our primary concern.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most McMahons Point residential properties are required to have annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control North Sydney, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly tackle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of McMahons Point.

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