28 Aug How to Eliminate Fleas in Canberra: Everything You Need to Know
[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” el_class=”s22″ z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fleas may be tiny, but their presence can cause big problems. Whether it’s the constant scratching of your pets or the unsettling thought of fleas in your home, a flea infestation is a headache for many pet owners in Canberra. Getting rid of fleas can feel like an endless battle—just when you think you’ve got the problem under control, a new generation hatches. This is especially true in Canberra, where warm summers create the perfect breeding ground for fleas. With temperatures often exceeding 30 degrees, flea development speeds up, with eggs hatching and becoming adults in as little as three weeks.
If you’re wondering how to effectively deal with fleas in your home, here’s everything you need to know about eliminating fleas and keeping them away for good.
Why Professional Flea Control is the Best Solution
Fleas are stubborn pests that can quickly multiply and infest your home, and while DIY methods can be helpful for small populations, they are often not enough to fully eliminate an infestation. Fleas hide in carpets, bedding, and furniture, and even if you manage to kill the adult fleas, their eggs can remain hidden for weeks, waiting to hatch.
At ACT Pest Control, we specialize in professional flea treatments that target adult fleas, larvae, and eggs, ensuring that your home is free from fleas. Our treatments are designed to be safe for pets and children while effectively eliminating fleas from every nook and cranny in your house.
Flea Fact: Are Cat and Dog Fleas the Same?
The most common flea species found on both cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). While there are dog fleas, they are much less common. Most of the time, when you talk about fleas affecting your pets, you’re dealing with the cat flea, regardless of the type of pet you have.
DIY Flea Control Methods to Try Before Calling the Experts
While we recommend professional pest control as the most effective way to eliminate fleas, we understand that many pet owners prefer to try DIY methods first. If you’re dealing with a minor flea problem, here are some tried-and-true methods you can use to manage the situation.
- Keep Your Home Clean
Fleas thrive in dirty, cluttered environments, so keeping your home clean is one of the best ways to prevent a flea infestation from taking hold. Regular vacuuming is essential to remove adult fleas, larvae, and eggs from carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture. Be sure to focus on dark corners, under furniture, and along baseboards—fleas are attracted to dark, quiet places where they can hide.
After vacuuming, empty the vacuum bag or canister into a sealed plastic bag and dispose of it outside to prevent fleas from re-entering your home. Additionally, wash all bedding (both human and pet) at 50 degrees Celsius or higher to kill any fleas or eggs that may be hiding there.
- Groom Your Pets
One of the best ways to control fleas is by treating your pets. Regular grooming with a flea comb can help remove fleas and eggs before they can spread throughout your home. Flea combs are designed to catch even the smallest fleas, and they work best when used alongside a flea treatment product.
If your pet already has fleas, spot-on flea treatments or oral medications can help disrupt the flea life cycle by preventing adult fleas from reproducing. Be sure to consult your veterinarian for the best flea treatment options for your pets.
- Natural Flea Remedies
For those who prefer a natural approach, you can try using salt as a natural flea deterrent. Here’s a simple method:
- Mix fine table salt with water and spray it lightly on carpets, rugs, and crevices where fleas may hide. Salt can dehydrate fleas and help kill them, although this method may be less effective for large-scale infestations.
Keep in mind that while natural remedies may work for small infestations, they are unlikely to eliminate a more serious flea problem.
Why DIY Flea Control May Not Be Enough
While DIY methods can help control small flea populations, they are often not enough to fully eliminate an infestation, especially if you miss the eggs and larvae hiding in your carpets and furniture. Fleas can go through several life stages—eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults—and targeting all of these stages is crucial to breaking the flea life cycle.
In Canberra, the warm climate allows fleas to breed year-round, making it difficult to completely rid your home of fleas without professional help. ACT Pest Control uses targeted treatments that kill fleas at every stage of their life cycle, ensuring that your home remains flea-free for the long term.
Why Choose ACT Pest Control for Flea Elimination in Canberra?
At ACT Pest Control, we have over 40 years of experience helping Canberra residents eliminate flea infestations and protect their homes. Our professional pest control technicians use safe, effective treatments that are designed to keep fleas out of your home without posing a risk to your family or pets.
Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Thorough inspections to identify flea hot spots
- Customized treatments that target fleas in all life stages
- Preventative strategies to stop fleas from returning
- Friendly, professional service backed by decades of experience
Contact ACT Pest Control Today
If you’re tired of dealing with fleas in your home, contact ACT Pest Control today on 1300 022 122. for a professional flea treatment. We’ll help you eliminate fleas quickly and ensure they don’t come back, giving you peace of mind and a flea-free home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]