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Fleas

Fleas
Latin Name:Pulex Irritans
Length:2-4mm, just visible to the naked eye
Colour:Reddish-brown
Batch size: 4-8 laid after each blood meal, reaching up to several hundred
Lifecycle:19 day gestation period, live 2 weeks to 1 year dependant on temperature and if host present

The Signs

How do you know you have fleas?

The first encounter most people have with fleas is an incessant itching and being bitten, which look like red raised welts with a dot in the middle, which can also cause skin irritation or a rash. You may also have visual sightings of fleas on your upholstery or pets, as well as small specs which come from adult faeces. They are red to dark brown in colour and about 2-4mm in size.

The Impact

What risks can fleas pose to you and your property?

  • Pain from bites
  • Distress caused from itching
  • Social embarrassment

The Treatment

How we treat fleas?

  • Professional insecticide spray treatment
  • Fumigation of your property

Legislation

What laws govern the treatment and controls of fleas?

We are fully compliant with the following legislation within all our flea treatments:

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002
  • Control of Pesticides Regulation 1986
  • Biocidal Product Regulation 528/2012
  • Health and Safety at Work 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002

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