Flea Control

Flea Control Melbourne – Fleas behave quite differently from other bugs and insects that cause havoc in our lives. Further, fleas can’t bite humans and only feast upon pets like dogs and cats. They identify possible targets through vibration. They can’t jump high and can crawl only beyond a specific height.

Fleas may not bite humans but cause irritation on our skin. Female fleas are bigger than the males. Further, they have spines and hair which point backwards and have spiky legs. These characteristics help them to hide in the fur of animals and also jump from one to another.

A flea infestation can become a problem when there are pets around. The easiest way to determine a flea infestation is when you notice the pets scratching themselves more than usual. The discomfort and allergic reactions become a concern; thereby immediate Flea Control Melbourne is necessary.

Pets cannot always remain indoors; they need to be taken outdoors for a walk or a stroll. They may pick fleas from the neighbour’s pet or a stray animal. However, flea infestation happens very easily and therefore regular checks are necessary to ensure that your pet is not suffering from one.

Flea bites in humans can cause distress, discomfort and irritation but flea bites on your pets can be worse. If your pet cat or dog is constantly scratching any part of their body bite it constantly, that can be a sign of flea bite.

In humans, a flea bite is a brown or red mark which is less swollen as compared to other insect bites.   Professional assistance to get rid of fleas might be the best option in case you spot them around. Pestico Pest Control will provide you with complete treatment and removal of fleas from your pets and your homes. We have vast experience in treating different types of flea species and deliver respective flea control accordingly.

Fleas may come from anywhere; even from your garden. They search for warm-blooded animals to feast upon. The most common fleas are Dog Fleas and Cat fleas. While the Cat Fleas may infect cats, dogs and a few other animals but the Dog Fleas will look for dogs and rabbits only.

Dogs are usually targeted at their hind portion of the body while cats are targeted around the neck and head.

Look for larvae, pupae and eggs in your garden and all the places your pet leaves its mark.

Look for flea droppings, which may be red or black, on carpets and sitting areas. If you find small dirt-like particles, collect those with a wet tissue and observe if there are rings of blood.

Get into combating the problem immediately once you recognize a flea infestation. Removing a flea infestation isn’t an easy task. It becomes challenging as the adult fleas are very small in size and can survive without eating for days.

Below are a few ways to prevent flea infestation:

If all the above methods fail, hire professionals to get rid of flea infestation. Pestico Pest Control is a leading flea control expert in Melbourne. Our licensed and expert pest technicians help in quick pest control and removal through environment-friendly methods.

Get in touch with us to know more about Flea Control Melbourne.

How can I decrease the number of fleas in my house?

Regular vacuuming your house can lead to control flea’s population around your house.

What diseases can be caused by fleas?

Mainly fleas cause diseases like tapeworms, cat scratching, and other health threats.

What attracts the fleas?

Fleas get attracted to warm and humid places.

My dog has fleas, what should I do?

You need to provide professional treatment to your dog as it will ensure complete flea removal from your pet’s body and its scratching condition will vanish

Why killing the adult fleas is not the solution to get rid of them?

Because adult fleas are only five per cent of the total