Itch Flea House Spray for Homes Fast-Acting Household Flea Spray, 500ml

How Itch Flea House Spray works

• Ingredients

  Permethrin
  Permethrin is a rapid and prolonged insecticide that kills adult fleas and home dust mites for up to 3 months.
  
  Tetramethrin
  Tetramethrin is a fast-acting insecticide to stop fleas jumping and biting in your home.
  
  (S)-Methoprene
  (S)-Methoprene is an insect growth regulator which stops the development of flea eggs, larvae and pupae for 12 months in your house.

• Why Use A Flea Home Spray?

  Use our household flea treatment spray to tackle an existing infestation or as a preventative measure against fleas and house mites. Our household flea spray is scientifically-proven to:
  
  ✓ Kill adult fleas & house mites
  ✓ Prevent flea eggs from developing
  ✓ Attack the 95% of fleas living in your home
  ✓ Continue to kill adult fleas for 3 months after application
  ✓ Continue to protect your home against fleas and house dust mites for 12 months
  
  Use Itch Flea House Spray in combo with our vet-approved Itch Flea Spot-On Treatment to get rid of fleas in your home and on your pet, fast.

• How Many Cans Of Itch Flea House Spray Will I Need?

  There is enough ammo in a single can of Itch Flea House Spray to treat a 1-2 bedroom home. Use two cans if your home is bigger! Simply put,

  1 can treats a 1-2 bed home
  2 cans treat a 3+ bed home

• Safety Considerations

  Dogs and cats 
  Do not apply directly to pets, only use in your home. Before spraying, exclude dogs and cats from the room and only allow them to return after the treatment is dried and the room is ventilated. We’d suggest this may take around 4 hours. Once dry, Itch Flea House Spray will bind to all sprayed surfaces in such a way that it won’t come off onto the skin, making it safe for dogs and cats coming into contact with that surface. Our household flea spray does contain Permethrin, which is safe in low, controlled household formulations but it can cause severe adverse reactions in cats. Follow the product instructions carefully before administering.
  
  Aquatic life
  The active ingredients in Itch Flea House Spray can be harmful to aquatic organisms - e.g. fish in aquariums. Tanks must be either removed from the room during spraying or covered with cling film, with aerators turned off for 4 hours to reduce the risk of toxicity. 
  
  Pregnancy
  Itch Flea House Spray is safe to use during pregnancy, although we advise taking sensible precautions such as avoiding inhaling fumes and washing hands after use. 
  
  Babies and young children
  Leave your baby/young child outside of the room being treated and don’t let them back in until the room has been well ventilated. Once dry, Itch Flea House Spray binds to all sprayed surfaces in such a way that it won’t come off onto the skin, making it safe for anyone coming into contact with that surface, including babies and young children. 
  
  Asthma
  Itch Flea House Spray itself represents no particular danger but the propellant is carbon dioxide, and increased levels of this gas can be associated with asthma attacks. If you have any concerns, have a chat with your doctor and preferably get someone else to spray for you. Make sure rooms are well-ventilated before returning.
  
  Any questions?
  Got questions about house flea treatment sprays? Our team of pet wellness experts are here to help. Speak to a member of our team today on 020 3370 0905 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or alternatively, drop us an email at [email protected]. 

• What Is The Flea Life Cycle?

  

• Where Do Fleas Come From?

  Did you know that just 5 fleas on an untreated pet can lead to more than 1 million eggs infesting your home in only 4 weeks?* Gulp. Most fleas come into contact with your pet from the environment. From the garden, to the pub and the park, it can feel like nowhere is safe from the blighters. Wildlife such as foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels and rabbits can be flea-carrying culprits, bringing them into your garden ready for your pet to pick up. Anyone who comes into your home (human and pet alike) can unknowingly carry fleas in with them.

  Keep any eye out for these flea-ridden signs:

  • Itching or scratching

  • Flea bites on you or your pet

  • Visible flea dirt

  • Hair loss from over grooming

  • Skin irritation

  
  Believe us when we say prevention really is better than cure. Adult fleas can lurk within your home for up to 5 months before hatching. So even if you think you have previously dealt with an infestation, it could still come back.

  Kill 100% of fleas, for good with Itch - the UK's personalised parasite protection & pet wellbeing subscription service. Our vet-approved, flea-killing products including our Itch Flea House Spray are here to help you say goodbye to the microscopic mingers, forever.

  
  *Based on an untreated pet having 5 fleas not being groomed off, each laying 50 eggs per day, developing into new fleas in 14 days and new fleas jumping on and laying more eggs.

• How To Use Itch Flea House Spray

  Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide on how to use Itch Flea House Spray:

  1. First of all, make sure that all doors and windows are closed. There shouldn’t be any pets around when you treat the room. And we’re not just talking dogs and cats - this also applies to birds, reptiles, insects, spiders and aquariums, where possible). 
     

  2. Wash all your pet’s bedding on a hot cycle (60°C will be enough to kill fleas).
     

  3. Make sure you test Itch Flea House Spray on a hidden bit of fabric before spraying upholstered furniture. 
     

  4. Shake the can well, remove the lid and hold the container upside down, pointing directly at the surface to be treated, at a distance of about 30cm.
     

  5. Spray directly on carpets, flooring and skirting boards and underneath any rugs or blankets, paying particular attention to any cracks and crevices (those fleas get EVERYWHERE). Avoid wetting furniture and carpeting and don’t over-apply to polished wood surfaces. A four-second burst in a criss-cross pattern will treat approximately one square metre, uniformly. 
     

  6. Once you’ve sprayed, leave the room and give it half an hour before ventilating the area by opening the windows and doors for at least an hour. Return your pets back to the room after the spray is dried (around 4 hours later).