Fleas Control
Chatswood West

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some distress 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:

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check 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 resembles ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to look 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 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 occasionally 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 get pests they unknowingly bring inside our home. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can still experience pest infestation especially 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 cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence of fleas in your house 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.

They are voracious blood drinkers and an adult flea can drink 15 times their own weight per day. On the other hand, their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and any other organic debris they can see in your premises. You will often find fleas snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may 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’s our to-do list to help you maintain 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 collect in things like carpets and carpeting. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets regularly 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

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you apply?

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

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Chatswood West

Do you want the best Pest control Chatswood West services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business that you can trust? Do you need pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an investment for cost? Do you wish to work with experts that are experienced and knowledgeable? Do you want environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs both at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best course of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Chatswood, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Chatswood West region.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatment) from returning to your property.