Essential Information For The Flea & Tic Season

This time of year can be a real pain for our pets as it’s the season for fleas and tics. These creatures are more than just an irritation to pets as these parasites can cause skin allergies and other diseases.

Having the knowledge allows us to make informed choices to control the infestation and keep our pets protected.

There are different stages of the flea cycle, listed below:
1. The adult flea attaches itself to your pet
2. They will then lay eggs
3. As your pet moves around the eggs fall off your pets coat whether it be outside or in your home
4. The eggs hatch within 2-10 days and this is what is called the larval stage, the larvae will grow and moult
5. The final stage is known as the pupae stage, this is where the flea spends around 8-9 days growing inside their cocoon and will emerge when the time is right. This is also known as the indestructible stage where it is very difficult to get rid of them.

3 Simple Essential Steps To Take:
1. Protect your pet
2. Protect Your Home
3. Ensure clearance of any infestation by washing bedding and vacuuming regularly

Shocked By Realising The Importance of Bees

Shocked By Realising The Importance of Bees

After watching BBC Four’s ‘Who Killed The Honey Bee’ programme I was shocked to realise how important bees are to us. This programme was full of interesting facts and figures explaining how the UK Government have announced a £10 million initiative to investigate the decline of the worlds bees, butterflies and other insects. I find it amazing how easily everyone can get involved in saving bees, by planting flowers such as Lavender or Rosemary this can help encourage bees to your garden. Another necessity for bees is housing, you can add a Ceramic Bee Nester to your garden and this will give them a safe and dry place to rest. In the past I have always disliked bees because I was fearful of them but now that I actually know the facts and how we can do our bit to help by changing our behaviours I will indeed be doing my bit to save the bees and hope others will to.