Flea Eradication Kit for Cats & Dogs Get Rid of Fleas Kit

FAQs

• Are fleas (and flea eggs) really so serious?

  Cat fleas and dog fleas are some of the most common threats to your pet's health. When fleas bite people and animals they can cause skin irritation, infection, and several diseases. 

  The flea life stages include:

  • Flea eggs

  • Flea pupae

  • Flea larvae

  • Adult fleas

  Your best protection against fleas and overall disease control is by avoiding them altogether. Get rid of fleas now with Itch’s vet strength flea and tick protection.

• How do pets get fleas or flea infestations?

  Most fleas come into contact with your pet from the environment around them. From the garden, to the pub and the park, it can feel like nowhere is safe from the blighters.

  Wildlife such as foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels and rabbits can be flea-carrying culprits, bringing them into your garden ready for your dog or cat to pick up.

  Anyone who comes into your home (human and pet alike) can unknowingly carry fleas in with them. Fleas can jump several inches in the air and easily make their way from one pet to the next.

  Once an adult female flea feeds on your pet it will lay eggs. Dozens of immature fleas fall on your pet and your pet's bedding. Then, eggs begin hatching and start the life cycle over again.

• How do I get rid of fleas in my house fast?

  Here are five important steps to take to get rid of fleas in your home fast:

  • Treat your pet with Itch Instant

  • Apply a topical spot-on flea and tick treatment, like Itch Flea

  • Vacuum everywhere (carpet, floors, furniture, your pet's belongings)

  • Apply a household flea spray around your home, like Itch Flea Home Spray

  • Continue to hoover your home for at least seven consecutive days after treatment

  After you've completed these steps, examine your pet for flea bites and adult fleas using a flea comb. If you are still seeing fleas, consult the Itch Vet Team for advice.

• How often can I treat my pet for fleas?

  Every flea issue is unique. It depends on the size of the flea population and what steps you've already taken to eradicate fleas. Unfortunately if your home is infested and your pet is riddled with fleas, then a spot on flea and tick treatment alone might not be enough to totally eliminate them.

  That's why it’s important in the case of an infestation to also treat your home with a household flea spray, like Itch Flea Home Spray because 95% of the flea population lives in your home, not on your pet. 

  Treat your pet monthly with Itch Flea Spot On treatment to prevent and protect against ongoing infestation.

• What gets rid of fleas ASAP?

  The Itch Flea Eradication Kit is the quickest way to get rid of fleas. The first step is an oral treatment, Itch Instant, that contains the active ingredient Nitenpyram — an insecticide that you give your pet orally. It begins working immediately to kill 90% of live fleas in 15-30 minutes.

• I'm seeing more fleas, is that normal?

  Yes, it's normal for them to rise to the top of your pet's fur as fleas die. So, consider it a win if you start seeing more fleas after you’ve applied Itch Flea Spot On treatment.

  If you’re still seeing fleas, it may be because your pet has picked up new fleas from their environment. This can include from other animals and pets, surfaces, and outdoor areas.

• What tools do I need to treat fleas?

  Controlling fleas involves many steps and important timing. The Itch Eradication kit contains all the most important items to help kill fleas on your pet and in your home including:

  • Itch Instant, a tablet treatment

  • Itch Flea Spot-on Treatment

  • Itch Flea Home Spray, a household flea spray with active ingredients to kill fleas and biting lice

  • A flea comb

  We also share a Flea Eradication Kit booklet, a simple, step-by-step guide to follow.

• Where should I eradicate fleas in my home?

  A flea infestation doesn't just affect your pet. Alongside treating your pets for cat and dog fleas, you must also treat your home. This will ensure you pick up any remaining eggs that will have dropped from your pet into your home.

  • Hoover furniture, floors, and rugs

  • Throw the contents of the hoover (or the hoover bag) in the dustbin outdoors immediately

  • Wash sheets and blankets and pet bedding in hot, soapy water, 60 degrees minimum

  • Clean your pet’s belongings, again in hot water if possible

  • Clean your car if your pet spends any time in it

  • Apply a light mist of Itch Flea Home Spray to other areas where your pets spend time (pillows, blankets, furniture, flooring and skirting boards)

  • Hoover every day for at least 7 days after treatment

• What should I look for in a household flea spray?

  Alongside a spot on flea treatment, you should also use a household flea spray in and around your home. This is because a female flea will lay eggs that can fall anywhere in your home.

  The active ingredients in Itch Flea Home Spray are

  Permethrin & Piperonyl Butoxide
  Permethrin & Piperonyl Butoxide ensure rapid and prolonged knockdown of adult fleas and house dust mites for up to 2 months.
  
  Pyriproxyfen
  Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator for year-long control of eggs and larvae.
  
  Chrysanthemum
  Chrysanthemum Cinerariaefolium is a source of pyrethrins, a naturally occurring insecticide.

  After you've cleaned your home and completed every step to treat your pets, spray these key areas with Itch Flea Home Spray

  • Throws, rugs and carpets

  • Hardwood floors

  • Skirting boards and stairs

  • Sofas, chairs, footstools and other furniture

  • Pet beds, blankets, and toys

  Wait for the spray to dry completely before reentering the area with your pets.

• Will the fleas in my home leave of their own accord?

  The short answer is, no. It's essential to follow the steps outlined in the Itch Flea Eradication Kit guide to get rid of the fleas in your home, fast.