Fleas Control
Punchbowl

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks 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 home:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 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 might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a 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 seem small, black specks.
• There is flea dirt on pet bedding, carpets or rugs.

There are several things you can do to get rid of fleas if you catch the problem early enough.

If the fleas keep returning back, or you need to make certain that there is complete elimination, just get in contact with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do when it comes to eliminating fleas. They know various flea species and can provide the best suitable and strong solution on your specific flea issue.

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 houses. After this pest gets inside, they start to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your house and impose health risk to household members and pets.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can still experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your house Kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as pigs. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on 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 result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments due to the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

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, lost skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can find in your premises. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. larvae often lurk deep inside the carpet cloth or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here is 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 eliminate adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

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

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 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 use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Punchbowl

Do you need the most effective pest management Punchbowl services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a company which is trustworthy? Do you need pest control that will last and be an investment for money? Do you wish to work with experts that are experienced and experienced? Do you want eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatment?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can provide affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing 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 community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family members as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home as well as at work. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the problem with pests, 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

Most Punchbowl residential properties need annual pest control however commercial properties because of their safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Bankstown, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter in the area of Punchbowl.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.