PrettyLittleThing calls in pest control after shoppers claim 'fleas in clothes' (2024)

PrettyLittleThing shoppers took to social media to claim that there were bugs inside their orders. One was filmed screaming while another said it could see bugs in the plastic

An online clothing retailer called in a pest control team to its warehouse after fleas were allegedly found jumping around on customers new clothes.

PrettyLittleThing shoppers took to social media to claim that there were bugs inside their orders with one person screaming as they filmed.

PrettyLittleThing say no evidence was found to support the claims after the investigation.

Saf filmed her package - which appeared to have fleas on it - while screaming.

And Arya Anderson uploaded a video claiming there were the tiny bugs in both of her parcels from the online retailer.

In the clip, an insect can be seen inside plastic packaging crawling on green clothes.

She said: "Oh God, I feel so sick."

PrettyLittleThing - a favourite amongst Love Island stars - revealed through a video on Tik Tok that it had called in pest control to its warehouse.

It said: "As soon as recent bugs in packages allegations came to light we immediately launched a full investigation.

"This included an inspection of the warehouse by a third-party pest control company.

"We found no evidence to support the claims being made.

"We are extremely proud of our warehouse, and the teams who maintain them, and we hope that the information provided has addressed the concerns that have been raised."

On social media, Brits said they were avoiding shopping at Pretty Little Thing out of fears over flea problems.

Camila Tavares said: "Too scared to order anything from PLT because I don't want any pretty little fleas with my parcel."

Amy Brett commented: "Love PLT but huns you can't accuse all these people of putting fleas in their packages."

Em Harwood posted: "Wanna order some flares from PLT but not tryna get fleas so I'm very scared [sic]."

Ellie Sandall added: "Seen far too many fleas in PLT parcels on TikTok to make me never wanna buy from there again."

PLT ambassadors include former Love Island winner Molly-Mae Hague who regularly posts snaps modelling their clothes online.

The company has attracted a massive following, with giveaways of £10,000 worth of clothes to one winner.

PrettyLittleThing has been contacted for comment.