Pet owners warned by vet of 'infestation season' but free treatment can stop 'risk' – Birmingham Mail

While fleas do reproduce more quickly in summer, they don’t disappear in autumn and winter. In fact, Itch Pet notes that this period often sees a rise in flea activity, with experts even dubbing it ‘infestation season’.

In summer, pets can easily pick up fleas outdoors and bring them inside, where the eggs are laid in carpets, bedding, and furniture. These eggs can remain dormant for weeks or even months. When central heating or fires create a warm, humid environment in autumn, it mimics summer conditions, causing the eggs to hatch and triggering a fresh wave of fleas—just when owners might think the problem has gone, reports the Mirror.

Successfully eliminating fleas requires breaking their entire life cycle – targeting not only adult fleas but also the eggs and larvae that would otherwise resurface. Using a treatment containing both Fipronil and (S)-Methoprene, such as Itch Flea Treatment, could be essential.

Fipronil destroys adult fleas, whilst (S)-Methoprene penetrates the eggshell and stops larvae and pupae from maturing. Itch's vet-approved formula is scientifically proven to eradicate fleas at every stage of their lifecycle, providing both immediate and long-term protection.

Itch offers a monthly subscription service, delivered for free exactly when you need it to help you never forget when it’s time to apply. They offer the first month for free with £2.99 postage, and allow you to pause, move or cancel your subscription at any time giving you complete control.

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