Fleas Control
Breakfast Point

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog appears to be in some discomfort and is constantly 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:

• They are normally reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check 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 look at 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.

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

If the fleas return, or you want to ensure complete elimination, just contact our experts. Our certified technicians know precisely what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas. They understand the habits of different flea species and can provide the most appropriate and efficient solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring very trouble most notably when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their houses. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and strain, infesting more than one area of your house and impose health risk to family members and pets.

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 house had cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on various (particularly dairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the sole concern but as well 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 ailments because of the bacterial component they take. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health and even yourself.

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 they can see in your premises. You will often find fleas comfortably 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 inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult 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 are our sure ways 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 eliminate adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which collect in matters like carpets and rugs. 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 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Breakfast Point

Do you want the best Pest removal Breakfast Point services that are economical and effective? Do you need a business which is trustworthy? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and provide an investment for cost? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and knowledgeable? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate method 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

Most Breakfast Point residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial premises, due to their health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Inner West, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we will set up an annual programme for our clients , which will eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices 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 service when additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to handle all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the Breakfast Point area.

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