As temperatures drop, most of us turn on the heating without a second thought. Yet that harmless blast of warmth may trigger the one winter issue almost no pet owner expects.
Deep in carpets, rugs and upholstery, tiny flea eggs may have been lying dormant for months. Once the heating clicks on, they find exactly the conditions they need to reappear. It’s an unwelcome surprise, especially if you’ve worked hard to create a calm, comfortable home.
Itch Pet has the answer with a surprisingly simple three-step fight back that really doesn't require that much effort at all.
The surprising truth about fleas in your home
Many assume fleas are a summer nuisance. In reality, only 5% of a flea population stays on your pet. The remaining 95 percent settles into your home, retreating deep into fabrics, where they wait for the right environmental kick.
Heat = hatch
A flea egg can lie dormant for months. Switch on the radiators and suddenly conditions are perfect: warmth, humidity and plenty of cosy places to hide. The result is a rapid bloom that often goes unnoticed until it’s well underway.
It doesn’t take many to start a cycle. Just five fleas on an untreated pet can produce over 1 million eggs in four weeks, all hidden in the spots your home feels warmest.
A simple three-step plan to protect your home
Breaking the cycle is surprisingly straightforward. Here’s how you can tackle it:
1) Restore home hygiene
Use a powerful vacuum on all your carpets and upholstered furniture. You'll suck up eggs, larvae and fleas, while the vibrations alone will cause them to come out of their hiding places.
Strip and wash all your pet bedding and any fabrics they've come into contact with. Throw it all into a 60-degree wash to kill those eggs instantly.
2) Stop the source on your pet
A monthly flea treatment prevents fleas from ever reaching adulthood. Itch Pet offers a vet-approved subscription service delivered to your door exactly when you need it, tailored to your pet’s breed and size.
Give your cat or dog a regular flea treatment every month to protect them from fleas all year round.
Stop the source in your home
Even with a treated pet, lingering eggs and larvae can restart the cycle. Itch Flea Home Spray targets fleas in carpets, crevices, and soft furnishings, stopping them from developing or breeding.
Don't let your cosy home become a breeding ground for fleas this winter. A few simple steps with Itch Pet can keep your home cosy, calm, and completely flea-free.
