Cats have an innate ability to play, fight and sleep in the perfect flea infested areas. You can bring in cat fleas from under your house or abandoned buildings where fleas are still lurking. These parasites just ride along with you to your home, multiplying as they go. Fleas can pose a threat to the health of your cat and dog. Protecting them is essential in our constant fight against these parasites. You can use the same tactics to control cat fleas in your yard as you do in your home. As with home and yard protection, basic cleaning is a solid foundation to launch your attack.
Flea combs are the most effective tool for adult fleas that have trapped themselves in cat fur. Combing has many advantages. It can remove adult fleas, thereby reducing insecticide requirements. Two, when combined with an alcohol or soap solution, can kill adult fleas upon contact. Adult fleas love thick fur, so they tend to accumulate near the neck, face and front of the head.
Solutions – Shampoo is a great way to chemically eliminate unwanted pests. After combing your pet, a soapy bath becomes a gentle insecticide that subdues light infestations. Allow shampoo to soak for 5-10 minutes before washing.
IGR’s are insect growth regulators. They can be used as spot-on’s sprays, pills or food ingredients. IGR’s aim to control larvae and egg development. IGRs can cause adult fleas to become incapable of reproducing and eggs to fail to hatch. Larvae also die before they reach maturity. Only the adult fleas survive the IGR’s effects are the problem. This problem can be solved by using IGR’s in conjunction with mild insecticides to kill adult fleas. CLEARNET cat net
Enclosures – You can choose the location that your dog or cat roams after leaving the safety of your home. Fleas can be less common in cat and dog enclosures. Shade also needs to be provided but veer away from moist areas where the parasites often flourish. You can reduce the likelihood of your pet getting fleas by keeping them out of your yard.
There are many flea-killing products. Amongst acronyms, such as IGR’s, and chemistry jargon like pyriproxyfen that only a scientist can understand, how do you sort out what does what? Not to worry I have done the legwork for you and you will need to do is read. This article is divided into three short, but informative chapters. Chapter I will give a quick overview of the flea’s life cycle. This is crucial to understand how you can get rid of them. Chapter II and Chapter 3 provide information on how to protect your home, garden, and pets from flea infestation. The Chapter III ends with a link to the products that you will need to rid your home of these parasites. Let’s start with an amazing fact: How many eggs do you think fleas laid?