Fleas Control
Box Hill

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some discomfort and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease 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:

• It’s a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling on your pet’s coat.
• 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 examine your pet’s skin for fine black droppings which resembles 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.

Actually, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that is an indication you have to fully remove them through pet control services. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas.

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

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is definitely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but sometimes they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re talking about them getting fleas. Sometimes, it cannot be prevented that our fur pets can get pests that they unknowingly bring inside our dwelling. Once this creepy crawler gets inside, they infest and reproduce at a faster rate and eventually invade our humble abode.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your property Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to 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.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 instances their very own weight each day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, lost skin, hair, and some other organic debris they could find in your home. You will regularly find fleas simply snuggled on your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also unfold in your entire property, infesting your bedding, furnishings, and flooring. Larvae frequently lurk deep inside the carpeting material or within a convenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do listing 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. Eliminating 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 regularly 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 take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you use?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you possibly can. After a relatively short period in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Box Hill

Do you want the best insect control Box Hill services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you need pest control that lasts and that will be an investment for money? Do you wish to work with experts that are experienced and experienced? Do you need pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the species of pests that are present in your local 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 services are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate 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

A majority of homes need annual pest control but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Hills District, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the area of Box Hill.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from returning to your property.