Fleas Control
Menai

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of cats or dogs. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis. If a flea jumps onto your pet, it will start feeding within 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to two and 1/2 hours. There are tips and monitoring we ought to do on how to spot signs if your pet undergoing suffering from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in home or your pets have one:

• Can you see fleas crawling to your pet’s coat? They’re commonly reddish-brown and approximately 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 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 is a risk that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can get rid of these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know just what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas unable to come back again.

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?

In as much that pets are adorable, they can bring quite trouble most especially when they get fleas. They bring these creepy creatures kindly within their homes. After this pest gets inside, they begin to nestle and strain, infesting more than 1 area of your home and impose health risk to family members and pets.

Fleas are in fact a common pest issue in Australian homes. Even those with pets, homeowners can still experience the aggravation of these pests. It is not only our cats and dogs that can harbor fleas but also other hairy creatures like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs.

As parasites, the greatest concern about the existence of fleas in your house or business comes from their snacks. Although these are not painful, they can result in an uncomfortable itch or reactive rash. Your pets may also develop allergies to the flea saliva.

Adult fleas feed on mammal blood and can drink 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed from human or pet 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 may also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or in handy hardwood flooring crevices.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do listing to help you maintain 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 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 really carefully away from the home because the fleas will still be living .

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds weekly (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

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you apply?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Menai

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly present in your local area or community.

We are a specialist in developing new and cost-effective pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the work place. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at RZ Pest Control Menai, after an initial examination as well as treatment we will set up an annual programme 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 as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is visiting your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter within the Menai region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from coming back to your property.