The first active stage in the life cycle of the harvest mite is the six legged larva and this is the tiny pest that causes big problems for our pets.
Frontline spray for cats harvest mites.
The larvae are very small and will look like tiny red or orange particles.
Spot on treatments for fleas and ticks do not appear to kill harvest mites.
Harvest mites are most active on bright sunny days and during late morning and afternoon.
Harvest mite larvae are active during the day especially when it s dry and sunny.
Harvest mites also called harvest bugs bracken bugs or chiggers are a form a parasitic insect that can cause severe skin irritation in cats.
Currently in the uk there are no licensed products for treating harvest mites in dogs or cats however there are treatments that can be prescribed by your vet that will kill them.
Harvest mites belong to the spider family and they re tiny insects that attach and feed off warm bodied animals like cats dogs and rabbits.
Frontline is no longer effective in many parts of the uk at killing fleas so it wouldn t be surprising if it s no longer as effective at killing harvest mites.
You can also spray your vegetation for mites to eradicate them from your yard.
What are harvest mites.
Frontline combo spot on is also applied to the skin on the back of the neck monthly and also contains fipronil so will treat the same parasites as normal frontline spot on including adult fleas.
Frontline spray provides fast acting long lasting waterproof treatment and control of fleas ticks and chewing lice for adult dogs and cats and for puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or.
Harvest mites trombicula autumnalis cause seasonal skin challenges for dogs during late summer and autumn.
Frontline spray contains the same active ingredient fipronil and also treats fleas lice and ticks as well as helping to control some mites such as sarcoptes cheyletiella and harvest mites.
It is the larval stage that can be found on animals.
If your cat has access to the outside world and has started to lick and scratch itself too often it may have mites you may also find small oranges dots throughout its body or even a black liquid in their ears.
If this is the case your feline friend is infected with mites and we must take urgent measures to eradicate this disease.
Although there are some clear symptoms a harvest mite infestation can only be diagnosed and treated by a vet.
Effective treatment involves spraying the affected area completely to remove them.
For dogs puppies cats and kittens.
Egg larva nymph and adult.
There are other spot on insecticides available to kill harvest mites using different chemicals.
Keep out of reach of children.
