Fleas Control
Woronora Heights

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Fleas are small wingless jumping insect which 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 in 5 minutes and may suck blood for up to 2 and 1/2 hours. There are tips and observation we should do on how to spot signs if your pet experiencing discomfort from fleas and how to get rid of these. Here are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas at home or your pets have one:

• It is a flea when you see a reddish-brown and about 2mm long crawling in your pet’s coat.
• Assess 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.
• Check the hindquarters of your puppy or the head and neck of your cat. These are the areas which are targeted and where you could see signs of flea activity.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there’s a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

The soonest you spot the infestation, the better you can eliminate these nasty fleas. Our certified technicians know exactly what to do when it comes to getting rid of fleas and they have a maintenance solution to generate the fleas not able to come back again.

When the fleas keep returning back, or you need to make certain that there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians identify 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 certain flea issue.

Problems With Fleas?

Having pets at home is surely fun most especially those with fluffy furs, but occasionally they can bring quite a bit of trouble. How? Well, we’re 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 people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation particularly if previous owners of your house kept dogs or cats. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rats, rabbits, mice and livestock such as pigs. 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 as well as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin will result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite may also transmit a surprising number of diseases 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 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 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’s 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 things such as carpets and rugs. Removing this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner attentively away from the house because the fleas will nonetheless still be living.

Groom your pets frequently with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (ideally at 50°c or above).

If your pet is scratching or biting its fur you should speak with 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 treatments you employ?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Woronora Heights

Do you want the best pest control Woronora Heights services that are economical and effective? Do you want a service which is trustworthy? Do you want pest control that lasts and that will be an investment for price? Do you want to deal with professionals who are skilled and experienced? Do you want environmentally-friendly and pet-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family being our top priority.

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 as well as in the workplace. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate method of action.

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

Commercial & Residential Services

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

We at JT Pest Control Sutherland, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will create an annual program for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you may encounter within the Woronora Heights region.

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