Although fleas are a year-round problem, summer-time is really when the jolly jumpers go bonkers. Thanks to the perfect combination of temperature and humidity, fleas are living their best lives in summer, with the climate providing ultimate breeding conditions for their lifecycle.

Flea bites only last a few days. However, there are many over-the-counter products or home remedies that can stop flea bites from itching. Fleas bite people, too, though they won’t stay on you for long. Fleas prefer to nestle in fur or feathers, rather than skin or hair. Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea contains dried chamomile flowers. The dried chamomile flowers contain terpenoids and flavonoids, which are natural chemicals that have antioxidant and antihistamine properties. To treat a flea bite, add a chamomile tea bag to water. Let the tea bag steep for at least 20 minutes until the water is a rich gold-brown color. Remove the tea bag from the water and squeeze the tea bag to remove excess water. Press the tea bag to your flea bites for at least 10 minutes, and then wipe your bites with a clean towel. Put the wet tea bag in a container in your refrigerator so that you can reuse it on your bites throughout the day.

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If your pet does not like being held, be sure to have another person there to help you! For cats (and maybe even small dogs), you can wrap them up in a blanket (a purr-ito) so they can’t scratch or wriggle away! Fleas like to live on a blood host. They won’t take up residence in your bed, but they will leave evidence that they’ve been there.

Itch also offers insurance cover with Itch Insure. The insurance is arranged, administered, and underwritten by Pinnacle Insurance, with 98% of claims paid based on Pinnacle Insurance Plc claims data between Sept 2021 and Sept 2022. Eggs. Female fleas lay up to eight eggs after each feeding. The oval-shaped eggs are loose and can roll around. They may land on any surface, including your bed. They can remain there until they hatch, 1 to 12 days later. Flea eggs are clear to white in color and resemble dandruff flakes or salt. Symptoms of flea infestation in your dog can include itching, scratching, visible flea dirt, hair loss from overgrooming or skin irritation. It can also include mysterious insect bites popping up on you, as well. fleas on an untreated pet can lead to 1 million + eggs infesting your home in as little as 4 weeks*. That’s why it’s important you give your cat their flea treatment every month to stop any unwanted lodgers moving in.Eradicating fleas from your home is a two step process: you first treat any pets and then treat your home. ✔️ Treating your pets for fleas Aloe vera: Aloe vera is a succulent plant. The gel in its leaves contains salicylic acid, which relieves itching and pain. You can apply aloe gel directly to your flea bite.

Worms can wreak havoc on your pet's health, given half a chance and they're not just a threat to your pet. They can be a threat to people too - especially young children or those living with a weakened immune system. Washing all bedding (yours and your pet’s) in hot water, and drying it on the highest heat setting, may help kill fleas.

Thousands of flea species exist. The most common types in the United States are dog fleas ( Ctenocephalides canis) and cat fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis). Either kind will bite dogs, cats, rabbits, and other furry mammals. If they have access, they may also bite birds. Did you know that just 5 fleas on an untreated pooch can lead to more than 1 million eggs infesting your home in only 4 weeks*? Gulp. But where do fleas come from? And worms don’t just affect our pets - they can give us humans grief as well (particularly young children or anyone with a weakened immune system). Multiple flea bites often appear as a straight line on your lower limbs. In some instances, flea bites may have a red halo surrounding their center.