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Information on Fleas

Fleas, the parasite that has tormented people and their pets for hundreds of years. Fleas were the main distributor and catalyst of the Bubonic Plague or ‘Black Death’ that blanketed the UK back in the late middle ages (1340 – 1400). Nowadays, the Bubonic plague is not a risk in the UK, but in some parts of the world, such as Africa, it is still killing people.

Fleas are very small, wingless insects which are parasitic (which means they feed on the blood of a live host). They are supremely designed to survive, for instance, a flea can survive for up to 155 days with a blood meal! They have the ability (when needed) to enter a hibernation type phase, by slowing down their metabolic activity until a new food source becomes available. They can detect a new host through vibrations, this is why a house left empty whilst the occupants are on holiday may quickly become riddled with fleas upon returning. Fleas have the ability to jump vertically up to 7 inches! That is the equivalent of a human jumping the height of two double decker buses!

There many different species of fleas present in the UK today, the most common of which being brought into properties on the bodies of pets such as cats, dogs and birds. As a pet owner, it is important to prevent fleas by ensuring the flea treatment is up to date, if you are unsure, contact your veterinary practise. Fleas can cause significant discomfort for you and your pets, if left untreated, this can intensify. Bites on humans are usually located around the feet and ankles and on pets, they are commonly found inside the ear or on the back of the neck.

Early identification and treatment of fleas is vital to containing and eradicating them. Due to a fleas prolific nature, they can quickly spread throughout a property within 2 – 5 days! The use of over the counter flea treatments, such as flea bombs, are highly discouraged, this is not only expensive, it can also agitate the fleas which can make eridication more difficult.

Do you have a flea problem?

If you feel there may be a flea problem in your property, please read the following very carefully:

  • ALWAYS treat pets regularly with a flea treatment – consult veterinary practise before applying any treatments on pets!
  • AVOID over the counter products such as flea bombs – these are expensive and can make the problem worse
  • Regularly vacuum any carpeted areas and dispose of content in outside bin
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Urban Jungle has a team of technicians that are specialists in dealing with flea infestations in London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Armed with over 10 years experience and a multitude of modern and traditional control practises, our team can quickly and effectively contain and eradicate any flea infestations, no matter how big or small. We are so confident in our technicians, our tools and the high grade products we use, that we will offer a 3 month guarantee at the end of the flea treatment!

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