Fleas - the zero tolerance approach

[oscarwilde]

Have just acquired two rescue kittens. They were flea treated before we took them home a month ago and they are 6 months old so now out and about in the garden, in an urban area with lots of other cats and foxes about.
When we moved into our house (without cats) it turned out to be totally flea infested. Utter nightmare and it took a long time to clear. I do NOT want to EVER be in that position again.

What do you do to ensure that you don't get fleas in the house and on the cats?

I read that flea collars are no longer effective for example. We are off to the vets this week for their final vaccinations so I want to get the right quantities and brands.
I am aware that some cats are allergic, ours appeared to be fine after their treatment at the cat sanctuary so I don't think that's an issue. They are domestic shorthairs/common or garden moggies so I don't know if regular combing would be of use? My MIL used to hoover her cats but I don't know that I'm that brave.

If you use the flea treatments from the vet at the intervals they advise all year round then you won't have a problem. I am a vet I have had pets for 15 years I stick to the recommended the intervals for the products and never had fleas. Currently I use the prescription only seresto collar for my cats and dogs no problems in 18 months.

We get a flea jab for our cat every six months. It works out at about the same cost as the stuff you put on their necks. When I have seen fleas in the house, I vacuum a lot and use a flea spay on the carpet.
They are a nightmare!