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Fleas and Their Troubles
Once you've treated your pet for fleas, it's very important you get rid of the fleas in your home as well. This can be difficult if you have a bad infestation, but if you follow these simple steps and stick to them, you should be able to enjoy a flea-free home.
The first thing to do is gather up everything in your home that might have been exposed to fleas and which will fit in a washing machine. This can include pet bedding, small carpets, pet toys, throw pillows and the like.
Wash everything you can with detergent and hot water. Anything you can't wash you might want to consider throwing away, especially if it's likely to be infested with fleas.
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The Importance of Vacuuming
Next, you'll want to treat your carpets and floors. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is with your vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming alone will get rid of many adult fleas, as well as eggs and larva. It will also break up cocoons and make fleas more vulnerable.
Consider buying a flea collar and placing one in the vacuum cleaner bag before vacuuming to kill fleas that get sucked up. Move as much furniture as possible so you can vacuum those areas that aren't usually exposed.
The more you can vacuum, the better. Every day is ideal, but if you can't manage that, then shoot for at least every third day. There's no way to overstate the value of vacuuming in flea control. It eliminates fleas and eggs, and will also break up the pile of the carpet and allow any sprays you use to penetrate much better.
Flea Sprays and Bombs or Foggers
If you've got a particularly bad flea infestation, you're probably going to want to use some kind of spray on your carpets and furniture. As I mentioned before, the key to selecting the right spray is to find one that will control the pre-adult fleas as well as the adult ones.
The Knockout, Siphotrol and Adams brands of products are very good for killing adult and pre-adult fleas. Please see our helpful product guide for more information. We'll give you the ins and outs of each product.
In general, sprays that can be directed on the most problem areas are the most effective, as opposed to flea "bombs" or foggers that are set off before you leave your home. Bombs can work well too though, and they're certainly convenient and might be worth a try if your infestation isn't too bad.
Stay With the Program
By far the most important thing you can do to get rid of fleas is to stick with it. Even if you've treated your home and pets, and the fleas seem to be gone, don't let up. Eggs and larva may be laying in wait, and will hatch and force you to repeat the process all over again.
So, keep vacuuming, and keep treating your pet every month with the topical flea treatment you're using. If there's one secret to effective flea control, it's being consistent and keeping at it. -
How to be Sure You Kill Fleas
As we've seen, effective flea control requires that you treat your home as well as your pet. Flea eggs and larva aren't present on your pet, but in the carpet in your home, in bedding, and outside where your pet frequents. There's no point in killing the fleas on your pet if they're just going to be reinfested from eggs and larva in your home.<br /><br />Treat your pet<br /><br />There are many products these days that provide effective flea control for your pets. The easiest, and most effective, are the long-term oral and topical treatments, such as Program, Frontline, and Advantage. They're easy to apply, and generally provide long-lasting protection from fleas, often for up to a month per application.<br /><br />These products are the most popular and effective way to treat to treat your pet for fleas. They're simple to apply, don't require messy sprays or powders, and work for up to one month. Regular applications of these flea control products will prevent re-infestation, once you've rid your pet and home of fleas.<br /><br />These topical treatments are far more effective than traditional sprays and powders. They're also less toxic, and more localized to the pet being treated, as opposed to sprays which result in a toxic cloud being released into the air, in addition to on your pet.<br /><br />For many people, applying any kind of chemicals to a pet's skin is unacceptable. Fortunately, there are many natural flea control remedies available, which don't use chemicals, but instead rely on essential oils and herbs to repel fleas. Garlic, brewers yeast, and eucalyptus oil are just a few of the natural flea remedies you can use. See our natural flea control page for more details.<br /><br />The Environmental Protection Agency recently warned consumers about purchasing flea counterfeit flea control products. With the onset of flea and tick season, buyers need to beware of purchasing counterfeit and ineffective flea treatments.<br /><br />The EPA has published a four-page pamphlet and Q&A which explains how to identify illegitimate products, and which types of products are most likely to be affected. Some of the most commonly counterfeited flea control products are the ever-popular Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br />Here are some examples of what to look for when buying Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fleabitesonhumans.org/">fle... bites on humans</a><br /><br />Frontline:<br /><br /><ul><li>The lot number on the box matches the lot number on the individual applicators.</li><br /> <li>An instruction booklet is included in the box, and includes first-aid information, emergency U.S. telephone numbers, directions for use, and instructions on how to store and dispose of the product.</li><br /> <li>The applicator vial is child-resistant, and directions for opening are included.</li></ul><br /><br />Advantage:<br /><br /><ul><li>The applicator vials include an EPA Registration number.</li><br /> <li>Applicator tubes include a reference to the labeling on the box for usage directions, and the manufacturers name (Bayer).</li><br /> <li>Applicator tubes have an active ingredient statement that matches the ingredient statement on the box.</li></ul><br /><br />Counterfeit flea treatments can cause serious health problems for your pet. Please read the <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/petproduc... warning</a> carefully, and refer to it when purchasing flea treatments, especially Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br />If you do find yourself in possession of counterfeit products, you can report the violation to the EPA by visiting this <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://epa.gov/compliance/complaints/index.htm... violation page</a>.
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Dealing with Flea Bites on Yourself and Your Pets
As we've seen, effective flea control requires that you treat your home as well as your pet. Flea eggs and larva aren't present on your pet, but in the carpet in your home, in bedding, and outside where your pet frequents. There's no point in killing the fleas on your pet if they're just going to be reinfested from eggs and larva in your home.<br /><br />Treat your pet<br /><br />There are many products these days that provide effective flea control for your pets. The easiest, and most effective, are the long-term oral and topical treatments, such as Program, Frontline, and Advantage. They're easy to apply, and generally provide long-lasting protection from fleas, often for up to a month per application.<br /><br />These products are the most popular and effective way to treat to treat your pet for fleas. They're simple to apply, don't require messy sprays or powders, and work for up to one month. Regular applications of these flea control products will prevent re-infestation, once you've rid your pet and home of fleas.<br /><br />These topical treatments are far more effective than traditional sprays and powders. They're also less toxic, and more localized to the pet being treated, as opposed to sprays which result in a toxic cloud being released into the air, in addition to on your pet.<br /><br />For many people, applying any kind of chemicals to a pet's skin is unacceptable. Fortunately, there are many natural flea control remedies available, which don't use chemicals, but instead rely on essential oils and herbs to repel fleas. Garlic, brewers yeast, and eucalyptus oil are just a few of the natural flea remedies you can use. See our natural flea control page for more details.<br /><br />The Environmental Protection Agency recently warned consumers about purchasing flea counterfeit flea control products. With the onset of flea and tick season, buyers need to beware of purchasing counterfeit and ineffective flea treatments.<br /><br />The EPA has published a four-page pamphlet and Q&A which explains how to identify illegitimate products, and which types of products are most likely to be affected. Some of the most commonly counterfeited flea control products are the ever-popular Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br />Here are some examples of what to look for when buying Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br />#links#<br /><br />Frontline:<br /><br /><ul><li>The lot number on the box matches the lot number on the individual applicators.</li><br /> <li>An instruction booklet is included in the box, and includes first-aid information, emergency U.S. telephone numbers, directions for use, and instructions on how to store and dispose of the product.</li><br /> <li>The applicator vial is child-resistant, and directions for opening are included.</li></ul><br /><br />Advantage:<br /><br /><ul><li>The applicator vials include an EPA Registration number.</li><br /> <li>Applicator tubes include a reference to the labeling on the box for usage directions, and the manufacturers name (Bayer).</li><br /> <li>Applicator tubes have an active ingredient statement that matches the ingredient statement on the box.</li></ul><br /><br />Counterfeit flea treatments can cause serious health problems for your pet. Please read the <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/petproduc... warning</a> carefully, and refer to it when purchasing flea treatments, especially Frontline and Advantage.<br /><br />If you do find yourself in possession of counterfeit products, you can report the violation to the EPA by visiting this <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://epa.gov/compliance/complaints/index.htm... violation page</a>. There's no penalty for purchasing these products, and by reporting violators, you may very well help save somebody's pet.
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Fleas on Your Pets and Bites on Humans
The insecticide spray then permeates the home, carpets and other areas, killing fleas, as well as flea eggs and larva. At least, that's the idea.<br /><br /><strong>Is it really that easy?</strong><br /><br />Flea bombs often seem like the ideal solution, since they're quite easy to use, and seem like a simple, low maintenance way to control fleas. However, the indirect application of insecticides to your carpets, pet bedding, or other areas that might be infested with fleas, is much less effective than applying them directly.<br /><br /><strong>What's a better way?</strong><br /><br />A better way to apply spray insecticides is directly to the areas infested with fleas. In most homes with pets, this usually means the pet's bed and bedding, carpets, and any other ares the pet frequents. The advantage of applying insecticide spray directly is that you can use much less of the toxic substance.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beyondfleas.com/flea-drops-for-flea... drops</a><br /><br />In addition, when you apply the spray by hand, as opposed to setting off a bomb in the middle of your living room, you can move furniture and other obstacles, and apply the spray to the exposed area. Flea bombs do not allow you this flexibility.<br /><br /><strong>Use a multi-pronged approach for best success</strong><br /><br />This website is dedicated to providing you with the most accurate and helpful information on flea control. As you will see, the best approach involves treating the infestation in your home as well as your pet. If doesn't make much sense to treat one and not the other, since one will just re-infest the other if they're not both treated.<br /><br />So, although it might be tempting to just buy a couple of flea bombs, set them off in your house, and call it a day, for the best long term results you will probably have to take a more careful and comprehensive approach. Fortunately, with careful and consistent care, you can eliminate fleas from your life for good.<br /><br />For many people, treated flea collars seem like a safe and convenient method to control fleas on their pets. Unfortunately, despite what manufacturers may claim, collars alone are not very effective at controlling fleas. Flea collars generally work in one of two ways - either by emitting a toxic gas, or by releasing toxins that are absorbed into the layer of fat beneath the pet's skin.<br /><br />The toxic gas method is usually only effective in the immediate area of the collar, i.e. the pet's head and neck. These collars are best used in vacuum cleaner bags, where the gas is contained, and can be effective against fleas that are vacuumed up.<br /><br />Flea collars that release toxins that are absorbed into the fat layer are much more effective. These can contain pyrethrins, as well as IGR's, or insect growth regulators that inhibit flea egg and larva growth. Remember, controlling the early stages of the flea life cycle is just as important as killing adult fleas.<br /><br />Ask your vet for recommendations bout the best collar for your pet. Some ingredients, such as permethrins, should not be used on cats. Your vet should be able to recommend, and even provide, the best flea collar option for your pet.<br /><br />Keep in mind, as with any topical flea treatment, success depends on treating the environment as well.
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