How to Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs and Cats

For most pet owners, the best answer to how to get rid of fleas on dogs and cats is with one of the topical or oral treatments. These can usually be applied or given to your pet once a month, and provide protection from dog fleas and cat fleas for the whole month, which eliminates the need to constantly reapply. Below are some of the most popular and effective topical and oral treatments to use on your pets....

The Best Flea Sprays to Use in Your Home

As we explained on the page about getting rid of fleas in your home, flea sprays can be very effective in killing adult fleas, as well as eggs and larva. In fact, in many cases it’s preferable to use an area spray, as opposed to flea bombs that you set off in a room and then leave. A lot of times, the flea infestation is concentrated in certain areas, such as the carpets around where your pet sleeps, in and...

All About Flea Bombs and Foggers

Flea bombs are a popular way to treat the home for a flea infestation. These small spray bottles are designed to be set up in the home, usually in the middle of the affected room, and set off. 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. Is it really that easy? Flea bombs often seem like the ideal...

How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard

An Important Part of Home Flea Control If your pet spends most of it’s time outside, then you may need to treat these areas as well. If you’re not sure if you have fleas in your yard, you may be able to tell by walking around the area while wearing white athletic socks, pulled up to your knees. If fleas are present in your yard, you should be able to see them on the socks, in contrast to the white...

Fleabusters Rx for Fleas Plus Powder

The Fleabusters Rx for Fleas Plus is a “do-it-yourself” solution that has been designed by a company that professionally applies Fleabusters Rx to carpets inside residential homes in order to remove fleas. It is a fine and powdery substance that you brush into your carpet, which stops flea larvae in their tracks by dehydrating them. The manufacturer maintains that the product has a neutral pH level, low exposure...

Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap

The Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap will enable you to control the flea situation in your house without having to resort to using harmful chemicals. It utilizes a combination of heat, light, and a sweet odor to lure fleas in that will become stuck to the trap. It boasts a 93% catch rate and can attract fleas in carpet and upholstery from up to 30 feet away. It comes fully assembled and ready to use so that you can...

Using Flea Shampoo on Your Dog

Using a high-quality flea shampoo can be an effective way to control fleas on your dog. A good flea shampoo will kill both adult fleas, as well as flea eggs and larva. When shopping for a flea shampoo, be sure to choose one that contains both an insecticide and an insect growth regulator. It’s worth spending a little extra money to buy a good quality dog flea shampoo. The shampoo should contain both pyrethrins...

The Facts About Flea Collars

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, flea 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 (to fleas) that are absorbed into the layer of fat beneath the pet’s skin....

How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Flea Control Products

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. 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...

Using the Wrong Flea Treatment Can be Harmful to Pets

Always Use the Appropriate Flea Drops for Your Pet A recent story from NBC warns of the dangers that can arise from improper use of “spot-on” flea treatments, such as Frontline and Advantage. Veterinarians have been prescribing these treatments for years because they’re quite effective and easy to use. Outdoor time for dogs and their owners is a welcomed break after a long winter, but it’s a...