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The 2023 flea surge
Flea facts
Preventing fleas
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Stay flea free this year!
- By Sarah
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- March 11, 2025
- 2 MIN READ
With flea infestations up 47% in 2023, it’s important to get yourself prepped for this upcoming peak flea season to keep your pets, home and self happy and healthy. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to prevent these pesky parasites from taking over you and your pet's life this year.
The 2023 flea surge
Rentokil Pest Control published that scary 47% statistic and their experts currently believe that it could be down to 2023’s unusual weather. Here in the UK we experienced the hottest June in well over a century, followed straight by a very very wet July which created the perfect storm for fleas to go absolutely nuts!
Flea facts
The first, and most important, thing to do is to educate yourself! Knowledge is definitely power when it comes to fighting these fleas. Here are our top tips and facts on fleas:
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The flea lifecycle: Understanding and knowing your enemy is the first step to beating them! Getting familiar with the flea life cycle is essential, as it might not be what you expect… (they’re resilient buggers!)
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Seasonal awareness: Knowing the key info on when peak flea season is, and all the factors that can intensify it (usually our lovely British weather) is another great way to get well acquainted with these pests!
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How to identify fleas: It’s crucial you understand what fleas look like so you can quickly identify if your pet has fleas, and if they’re lurking around your house, especially if the fleas are in the carpets.
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How to prevent fleas: Preventing fleas comes down to keeping your pet on a regular flea treatment routine. Here are the best ways to prevent fleas on your pets!
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Other questions: Knowing all the quick, random facts about fleas like can fleas jump to humans? Can pet fleas live on clothing? is super helpful to round up your flea fighting knowledge!
Preventing fleas
These are the things you should prioritise this year to keep your pet and your home flea free!
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Preventative flea treatments: Using a preventative flea treatment regularly on your pets is crucial, like the Itch Flea Treatment for dogs and Itch Flea Treatment for cats spot-on treatments which protect your pet by killing all adult fleas on them within 24 hours and halting all other fleas at any stage in their lifecycle!
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Treat your home: sing a household flea spray is another great way to prevent a flea infestation. Itch Flea Home Spray kills fleas, ticks and lice and also kills those pesky flea eggs and larvae (win win!).
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Maintain a clean home: Keeping up with your cleaning is a must too (we know it’s not a super fun job). Regularly hoovering your home will keep on top of any flea eggs/larvae hiding in your carpets. Make sure you regularly change the hoover bag or empty the canister to avoid reinfestation.
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Wash all bedding: Regularly wash your pet's bedding and your own in hot water (60°C or more) to kill any fleas at any of their life stages.
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Regular grooming: Get into a good grooming routine with your pets. This will keep their floof looking fabulous and allow you to spot any signs of fleas super early.
Fleas don’t need to be an issue for you this year! Get your knowledge up to scratch here and protect your pet with Itch Flea Treatment. If you find yourself fighting a full blown flea infestation, Get Rid Of Fleas with our Itch Flea Eradication Kit - our proven method to remove all fleas from your pet and your home.
Get rid of fleas, ticks AND lice... and stop them coming back!
Fleas, ticks and lice can be a nightmare, but with the right approach, you can take control and rid your pets and home of these bothersome pests. Remember that parasites can be persistent, so patience and regular treatment will be your best friends! By addressing both your pet and their environment, you can ensure a flea-free and comfortable living space for both your furry companion and your family.
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