Fleas Control
Riverview

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis. When a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding in 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to eliminate these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• Can you spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 2mm long.
• Assess 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.
• 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 look small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate 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 unable to return again.

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

Problems With Fleas?

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

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your house Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, 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 as well as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to lead to skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments due to the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

They are voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight daily. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris that they can see in your premises. You will often find fleas 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 within the carpet cloth or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here are our sure ways to help you keep a flea-free home:

Vacuum your environment and out-of-reach areas – rugs, 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 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 treatment you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Riverview

Do you need the most effective insect control Riverview services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you require pest control that will last and that will be an investment for money? Do you want to deal with experts who are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are found in your region or your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed with the health and well-being of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate course of action.

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

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, we have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter in the Riverview area.

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