Flea Control
Gold Coast and Tweed
If you have a pet, chances are you've already had the occasional flea problem to deal with. Fleas can quickly get out of control and a flea infestation can result in painful and itchy bites for the whole family. With proper flea control on the Gold Coast, you can use preventative measures and targeted products to eliminate an entire infestation fast and stop them from coming back.
What Do Fleas Look Like?
Flea eggs can be found throughout the home once they have fallen off the cat or the dog. They're white and about 0.5mm long.
Flea larvae look like white worms with a few hairs and start out 1-2mm long. Just before pupating, they are dark and up to 5mm long.
When the larvae spins a pupa, it will look like a white oval cocoon that's sticky and can pick up hairs and dirt, making it difficult to see.
When the flea hatches in 5-14 days, they become the familiar dark brown spot measuring 1.5-3mm. Adult fleas are thin and have six legs that allow them to jump easily from host to host.
How Do I Know If I Have a Flea Infestation?
The first sign of a flea problem is a cat or dog constantly scratching themselves. A family member might also get bitten and notice tell-tale marks on the skin. Fleas thrive in humid climates with summer being their main season. Major outbreaks typically occur after a lengthy family holiday where the fleas have increased to thousands while you have been away and are now starving for their next meal!
Where Do Fleas Live?
In the egg and larvae stage, fleas will likely be found in hidden places like cracks in the floor. While fleas won't typically move into your bed, they will commonly be found in your pet's bed and on your pet. They can also be living under your bed, so clean this space regularly.
Once you have found fleas on your pet, it's safe to assume they have spread through the carpet and the rest of your home.
How Can I Prevent Fleas From Entering My Home?
- Prevention is always better than treatment.
- You can help to avoid a flea infestation by keeping your pet's flea treatments up to date
- excluding them from sub-floor areas.
- Make sure that you also vacuum carpets and pet bedding regularly.
How to Get Rid of Fleas?
If fleas are already a problem, a professional flea control treatment is the best option. SafeHouse Pest Control offers pest control on the Gold Coast to eliminate infestations fast and prevent fleas from transmitting diseases to humans and animals.
Our pest control services include flea control treatment and management as well as end-of-lease flea treatments to ensure your home is pest-free for the next tenants.
Put a stop to the itch with our effective flea control on the Gold Coast! Give SafeHouse Pest Control a call today to book an inspection or to receive a competitive quote.