Fleas FAQs
To eliminate fleas, thoroughly vacuum carpets, furniture, and pet bedding. Wash pet bedding in hot water and use flea treatments on pets as recommended by a vet. Consider professional pest control for severe infestations, give us a call at Dawson’s Australia.
Fleas can survive in a house without pets for several weeks to months, depending on environmental conditions. They may remain dormant until a new host (like a pet or human) is available.
The duration of a flea infestation varies. Prompt and effective treatment, coupled with thorough cleaning, can resolve the issue in a few weeks. However, severe infestations might take longer to control. Contact Dawson’s Australia for your pest control services today.
Yes, fleas can infest humans. While they prefer animals, if a pet is not available, fleas may bite humans. Flea bites on humans often appear as small, itchy red bumps.
Fleas cannot fly but are excellent jumpers. They can jump significant distances, allowing them to move around a house by leaping from surface to surface.
While it's rare, fleas can potentially hitch a ride on clothing or belongings and be transported to another location. Taking preventive measures, like thorough cleaning and treating pets, helps minimise this risk.
Signs of a flea infestation include bites on humans or pets, small dark specks (faeces) on bedding, and the presence of tiny, jumping insects. Pets excessively scratching or grooming may also indicate fleas.
Reduced or absence of flea bites on humans or pets, a decline in scratching behaviour by pets, and a lack of live fleas or flea dirt during thorough inspections indicate that fleas have been successfully eliminated. Chat with the pest control experts at Dawon’s Australia to discuss a treatment.
Inspect pet bedding, carpets, and areas frequented by pets for signs of fleas or their droppings. Use a fine-toothed comb on pets to check for live fleas or flea dirt. Professional pest control services can also conduct thorough inspections, contact us today at Dawson’s Australia Pest Control Services.
The timeline for flea elimination after pest control varies. Some die immediately, while others may take days. Repeat treatments might be necessary to address the entire life cycle and ensure complete eradication.
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