Pet Friendly Flea Treatment for Houses

Fleas are an annoying parasite that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals such as dogs, cats and even human beings. And as Australia is a nation that loves their pets, fleas have become a common problem in many Queensland homes.

Flea Fumigation is an essential pest control service throughout Queensland, for the comfort of your family and your pets.

Flea Season in Australia

In ideal hot, humid weather flea eggs may take only a few weeks to hatch in large numbers.

In cooler times of the year the flea eggs may lay dormant in carpets and subfloor areas for more than 12 months before hatching. However, when the hot weather returns, all of a sudden, the eggs will hatch. Sometimes in plague proportions. This is when its time to call your local flea fumigation specialist.

Treating Fleas

Did you know fleas have the ability to pierce the skin, inject an anti-coagulant chemical into the bloodstream of their prey and prevent blood clotting? That’s why, if you have experienced an irritable flea bite, you should contact your pharmacist for the appropriate antiseptic cream or, for more serious cases, you will be directed to your medical practitioner. That’s also why, regular flea treatment for the house (especially if you have pets) is essential in Brisbane and Ipswich suburbs.

Indoor Flea Treatment

Fleas can infest your bedding, carpet and furniture. Their flattened body shape and strong exoskeleton makes them very hard to get rid of without professional intervention. After (or while) you receive an indoor flea control treatment you should also wash your bedding, pet bedding, rugs and carpet areas. If you have pets, it’s important to keep them up to date with their own flea treatments.

Outdoor Flea Treatment

Flea infestations can also occur outside. A professional flea extermination treatment is recommended to deal with the immediate infestation. After treatment, keeping your grass mowed so it is short and removing clutter in the yard can help prevent fleas finding places to lay their eggs. Diatomaceous Earth has shown to be an effective method for killing fleas quickly and is non-toxic.

End of Lease Flea Treatment and Fumigation

We provide flea control in houses and commercial properties. Call John for a free quote on your end of lease pet fumigation and pest control services.

Flea Species Found in Australia

Cat Flea

This flea, although called the feline flea, is perhaps the most common flea encountered in Australia as it will attack cats, dogs, rats, humans and a wide range of mammals.

Dog Flea

This is very similar in appear to the Cat Flea but is seems to be less commonly encountered. It will also attack a wide range of mammals.

Human Flea

This flea is becoming a less associated with humans since the advent of the vacuum cleaner and better house cleaning aides. It will attack dogs, pigs, rats and mice. It is often encountered in piggeries.

Oriental Rat Flea

Favoured host is the rat. This is the principal victor of the Bubonic Plague and Murine Typhus.

If you notice a flea infestation in your premises or on your property, please do not hesitate to contact Xtermin8or Termite and Pest Control today!