Fleas Control
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How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

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

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Check the hindquarters of your dog 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 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 experiencing flea feeding.

In fact, there are many ways you can get rid of fleas once you catch sight of them. But if they keep coming back, then that’s an indication you have to completely 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 customs of different flea species and can provide the most suitable and effective solution for your specific flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

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

Fleas are among the most common pest problems that Australian houses encounter. Even those without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your property kept cats or dogs. Fleas can also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable on the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the largest issue with regard to the presence of fleas in your own home or business comes from their bites. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets can also develop hypersensitive reactions to the flea saliva.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can drink 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 inside the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for 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 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 eliminate adult fleas but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum purifier attentively away from the home because the fleas will nevertheless still be living.

Groom your pets often with a flea comb and wash their beds each 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 treat your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you use?

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

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

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

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Prospect

Do you want the top pest control Prospect services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you require pest control that is long-lasting and provide an excellent value for cost? Do you want to deal with experts who are experienced and well-educated? Do you need eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control solutions?

We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

• 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

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements require more frequent visits.

In JT Pest Control Seven Hills, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the Prospect area.

We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your home.