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Fleas, Ticks & Bugs
How
Do I Prevent Flea Infestations Permanently?
Fleas are very stubborn creatures. They linger,
multiply in large numbers, and eliminating them completely
can take a very long time. Therefore, I believe that the easiest
approach to get rid of an infestation of fleas is to prevent
it from happening in the first place. Below are three ways
to keep fleas from invading your dog and your home:
Use an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). Sometimes referred to
as birth control for fleas. An IGR prevents flea eggs from
hatching and flea larvae from maturing into adult fleas, making
them incapable of reproducing and eventually die. IGR's come
in pill form or a liquid. Apply IGR to your dog before he gets
the fleas, and continue to do so every 4 to 7 months, or sooner
if you live in a warm climate.
Try Adulticide. A flea infestation occurs anytime during the
summer or all year long in warm climates. Another treatment
that is effective in controlling fleas is an adulticide. An
adulticide is a spot-on liquid treatment that spreads out across
your dog's coat and skin and immediately kills adult fleas
on contact.
Keep your house clean. During the flea season, schedule one
day each week where you pay special attention to specific areas
around your house, both inside and outside, where fleas usually
inhabit. Give your carpet and furnitures a thorough vacuum,
particularly where your dog frequently stays. Wash all bedsheets,
both yours and your dog's, from all the rooms in the house.
You may also buy an IGR spray that is specially made for furniture
and carpet inside your house, and one that is specially made
to use in your yard. Be careful, however, about using more
than one flea product at one time (such as an adulticide treatment
followed by a flea shampoo). Consult with your veterinarian
to make sure that the mixture of these products are safe to
use.
Keep your dog clean. This is especially important during the
flea season. Keep his coat well groomed using a flea comb.
If it's necessary, trim his coat short, this will prevent fleas
from jumping in. #
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