Flea Treatments Sydney
Flea Treatments Sydney
Preparation and Expectations
United in solving your pest issues
REQUEST: Do not spray anything or disturb ant trails or the ants themselves
Before the treatment
What you need to do:
- Wash your pets in a good flea shampoo for 3 days prior to the treatment
- Start your pets on a good flea treatment.
- Vacuum daily
- Mop daily with hot water and tea tree oil.
- Mow the lawn short
- Clear the ground of any leaf matter
- Remove goods you have on the ground inside the house and place them on tables.
The Day of the treatment
What we will do :
Internally
Blanket spray to all internal areas
Externally
Blanket spray to all external areas
After the treatment
- Follow up treatment may be required
- Vacuum daily
- Do not mop for at least 1 week
Expectation
3-4 week flush out period
What you may see:
- You will be required to vacate the property for 4 hours after the flea treatment has been completed
- Remove pets from the affected areas
- Be sure to vacuum daily after the day of treatment as this will assist the eggs hatching and the pupae being released from their eggs
- You may continue to see fleas and be bitten for up to 3 weeks
- A follow up treatment may be required
What areas are treated?
Internal:
An internal blanket spray is applied. This means that all floor areas will be covered with a chemical. The more floor area that is free the more areas that can be treated.
External
An external blanket spray is applied. This means that all ground areas externally, both grass and cemented/tiled areas will be covered with a chemical.
Sub-floor area
A powder or a blanket spray will be applied to the sub-floor area.
Flea Treatments Sydney – How Does the Flea Treatment Work?
We use two products for treating fleas. We add a product called IGR. The IGR breaks the flea cycle by rendering the fleas sterile. It is important to break the growth cycle of the fleas.
IGR – Insect Growth Regulator absorbs into the eggs and the young are born sterile, which means male fleas are unable to reproduce. With the nymph stage, it stops the nymphs from forming a new skin, so once they shed their skin they are unable to produce new skin killing them.
Wait 3-4 weeks before getting a second treatment.
Steps that you can take to Protect Your Home from fleas
Internally
- Clean up spills and food crumbs quickly
- Empty rubbish bins often
- Do not feed pets inside
- Store food in pest-proof containers
- Rinse out jars and containers before placing them in rubbish and recycling bins
Externally
- Keep trees and shrubs trimmed back from your house
- Keep gutters and storm drains free of debris
- Watch for new ant mounds or nests around your home
- Keep trash bags sealed and in closed rubbish bins
- Seal doors and windows
How Should I prepare my house for pest control?
Pets
Wash your pets with a good flea treatment, once a day for 2-3 days.
Start your pets on a flea program from the vet or good pet store.
Internally
- Wash your pets in a good flea shampoo for 3 days prior to the treatment
- Start your pets on a good flea treatment.
- Vacuum daily
- Mop daily with hot water and tea tree oil.
Externally
- Mow the lawn short
- Clear the ground of any leaf matter
- Remove goods you have on the ground inside the house and place them on tables.
- Pack away any kids or pet toys.
What Should I Expect After a Flea Treatment?
A follow-up treatment may be required in 3-4 weeks.
You should continue to vacuum daily after the day of treatment as this will assist the eggs hatching and the pupae being released from their eggs.
It is common to continue to see fleas and be bitten for up to 3 weeks after the treatment.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you have pets, it is essential to prevent fleas from becoming established in carpets and bedding:
- Vacuum carpets and furnishings where pets sleep to remove fleas and eggs. Use the strongest suction that will not damage the furnishings. Empty the vacuum cleaner bag directly into a sealable plastic bag and discard it outside your home.
- Wash pet bedding regularly in hot water to kill adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae.
- Take care when transferring bedding, rugs, etc. to avoid spreading flea eggs
- Consider placing pet beds in areas without carpets such as on wooden floors
- Have your pets treated for fleas the same day your property is sprayed.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
- Although pets are the most common way to get fleas, homes without pets can also get infested. If you go outside, you can bring fleas in, so it is best to do a flea check now and then to be safe.
- Fleas can be found in the home in all seasons but the most common time for an infestation is spring and summer.
- Fleas, like other blood-sucking parasites, can transfer diseases.
- Check with your vet when treating pets for fleas.
- Be aware that while vacuuming can help in fighting fleas, you must change the bag or empty the canister.
How Long Is the Warranty?
PNP Pest Control offers a 3 month warranty for flea treatments, applicable after the follow up treatment.
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