Fleas Control
Lapstone

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and may see them scratching their fur. This occurs if your pets are experiencing fleas infestation. They have these insect buried within their furs. But what do fleas look like? It’s better to check your furry friend to the vet; hence, there are a few of the findings you may check if you have fleas in the house:

• Can you spot fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They are commonly reddish-brown and approximately 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.
• In addition, in a cautious manner, look in your pet’s skin for fine black dropping. This resembles ground black pepper. Furthermore, you may 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 offer the most suitable and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

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

Fleas are a common hassle in Australian Homes, especially those with pets. You may additionally discover a hassle with fleas, even should you not have pets if previous owners of your home had cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on different (particularly dairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

Their presence does not only trigger goosebumps but as well the fear of being bitten by these pestering parasites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

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 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 flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within 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 severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is 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 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 carpeting. Removing this source of food is a significant step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (preferably 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 products you employ?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Lapstone

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We specialise in developing efficient and affordable 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 top priority.

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We at Local Pest Control Glenmore Park, after an initial examination as well as treatment we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you might encounter within the Lapstone region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your home.