Andrew Dellbridge, proprietor of Norwich-based Ace Pest Control, stated the area is going through a “bumper” flea season because it recovers from a moist and chilly begin to the 12 months.
“What typically begins it off is in the summertime when the flea inhabitants exterior is kind of merry and if it is sizzling and humid prefer it has been this 12 months, they are going to thrive,” he stated.
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“We had a depressing spring, so when summer time lastly rolled round they went psychological.
“This 12 months has been completely horrible for them.”
Unlike ticks, which have most popular habitats, fleas could be discovered wherever exterior and are not all the time carried inside by pets similar to cats and dogs.
“Even folks with indoor cats complain of getting fleas, you’ll be able to decide them simply by going into the backyard,” Mr Dellbridge stated.
“And they lie dormant in your carpets and flooring for no less than six months, so even if you happen to go away, they will nonetheless be there while you return.
Fleas can lie dormant in a home for as much as a 12 months (Image: Aarons Pets)“I’ve seen semi-circular rings of black dots across the entrance door the place the letterbox is.
“They’re drawn to vibration and can mob you the second you step inside.”
With the prevalence of over-the-counter pet remedies, Mr Dellbridge insists the bugs are rising resilient to conventional management measures and to all the time seek the advice of knowledgeable.
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He added: “Fleas aren’t like different pests. With fleas, the longer you permit them, the extra they develop into entrenched.
“Their eggs hatch each 14 to 21 days and there is not a magic spray in the entire business that may kill the eggs, so we’ve got to work with them.”
