Fleas Control
Ryde

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 typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because largely that part is the flea’s favourite feeding and these are the areas which are targeted in which 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.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a risk that your pet is undergoing flea feeding.

There are many reasons you can do to take away fleas in the event you spot the issue early sufficient.

When the fleas keep returning , or you need to make certain that there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians recognise exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and powerful solution on your specific flea problem.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are cute, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures unknowingly inside their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and breed, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly when previous owners of your house kept dogs or cats. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, 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 is going to 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 beverage 15 times their own weight daily. Their larvae feed from pet or human dandruff, discarded hair, skin, and some 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 in handy hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is our to-do listing to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Vacuum your surroundings and out-of-reach areas – 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 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 each 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 products you employ?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

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

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Ryde

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or your community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
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• Termite Reticulation Service
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• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes will require annual pest management services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Ryde, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle all kinds of pest control problems you might encounter within the Ryde region.

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