Thursday, 23 August 2012

Has there been a jump in flea numbers?

23 August 2012 Last updated at 07:08 ET




Pet owners and those who work with them report a leap in UK flea numbers. If true, what's causing them to spring up?
It's a nuisance that is itching away at British pet owners.
Animal lovers have flooded BBC Radio 4's You and Yours with reports of a surge in the number of insects infesting their pets - many worrying that some kind of "super flea" has built up a resistance to standard treatments.
But experts say warm, wet summers and mild winters are more likely to be behind the jump.
A rise in online shopping may

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