Flea control
It is an unfortunate fact that at some point many of the nations much loved domestic cats and dogs will suffer an infestation of fleas.
Even in the cleanest of animals and environments fleas can be a problem. A key indication that a pet his suffering from fleas is constant scratching and nibbling of the fur. Fleas appear as minute black or brown flecks in an animal’s coat, and many owners experience flea bites themselves.
Fleas both inhabit animals and feed on their blood supply. After feeding the female flea will lay a number of eggs, sometimes as many as 20 in one day which will descend on the animal’s bed or any place that they frequently inhabit. Most of the flea eggs, pupae and larvae will be concentrated in these places and not on the animal.
A flea infestation can be controlled by treating both the pet and the home environment at the same time. The life cycle of a flea can range from a little as a fortnight to as much as one year. The most proven way to rid an animal or a home of a flea infestation is to use specialist products as recommended by a vet and to follow the instructions carefully.
Frequent cleaning of a pets bedding in addition to meticulous vacuuming of all floors and furniture in the home, especially around skirting board areas will facilitate the destruction of the various stages of the life cycle of the average flea.
It is advisable to empty your vacuum cleaner after each use during an infestation to thwart the development of any eggs or larvae.