This summer has been a particularly hot one already with reports of another heatwave on the way. While it's great for picnics in the park and visits to the beach, there's one big catch for pet owners — an increased risk of fleas.
Keeping on top of your pet's flea situation might seem impossible, but it's actually very simple. sign up to a flea treatment subscription you'll never miss a dose again — with the added bonus of preventing your place from becoming totally infested.
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Fleas flourish in warm, humid environments and, according to the experts at Itch, just five flees on an untreated pet can lead to over one million eggs totally infesting a home in as little as four weeks.
It's peak flea season - why your house is at risk
- Between the months of June and September is when fleas are most active, both indoors and outdoors.
- Summer's warm conditions accelerate a flea's life cycle, meaning just 24 hours after mating, a single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day.
- If a flea lays eggs on your pet, they can fall off or jump off your pet and into your home.
- Combine this with warm places to hide in bedding, floorboards, sofas, carpets, and curtains and you've got the perfect conditions for a flea infestation - 95% of fleas live in the home, not on your pet.
How can I prevent fleas?
Stick to a treatment schedule
A monthly spot-on treatment like Itch Flea Treatment for cats and Itch Flea Treatment for dogs is your easiest bet, as they're tailored to your pet's size and breed. As they're both subscriptions, it means they're delivered to your door for free every month, so you can't forget.
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Flea-proof your home
The second step is to treat your home in case it's been infested. Using a household flea spray like Itch's Flea House Spray can ensure that all adult fleas are killed up to 2 months after a one-off blast and no flea eggs or larvae can develop for up to 12 months after use.
Learn more about the benfits of a flea house spray
Other things you can do...
- Follow instructions on your flea prevention kit closely - don't do your own thing. Itch's subscription keeps things nice and simple.
- Groom your pets regularly, not only to keep your pet's coat healthy but to spot any signs of fleas early on.
- It goes without saying, but keep your home hoovered and as tidy as you can.
- Wash your pet's bedding at 60 degrees.
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Don't forget about ticks and worms
It's not just fleas that can affect your pets, there's also the issue of ticks and worms.
Thankfully, Itch's Flea Treatment works for ticks and lice as well, so you're covered there.
Worms are a little trickier, as they can go undetected in your pet for months. Ignore the risks they pose and they can cause some serious health issues.
Much like the monthly Flea Treatment, it's worth keeping to a regular schedule for de-worming your pet. Itch has tailored Wormer Tablets for dogs and Wormer Tablets for cats that are delivered to your door for free, exactly when you need them.
What do customers think?
A customer said that they've been using Itch since 2020 and they "haven't had a flea infestation in 5 years now", with the decision to use them being a "no brainer".
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