Constant scratching and biting. This is a sign that the pet is infested with fleas. Nobody wants to see their dog or cat in agony from these vicious little parasites. A good starting point is a bath with Groomer's Choice Flea & Tick Shampoo, it will kill fleas and ticks on contact. Follow up with Bio-Spot . These are spot treatments that are placed on the animal's back and within 24 hours will spread through the hair to completely cover the dog or cat. Bio-Spot is for dogs and cats. They will control fleas, pre-adult fleas, ticks and mosquitos for up to a month. Remember, treating the pet is only part of the solution, you must also treat indoors and outdoors. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
Fleas can come from all directions outdoors. The neighbor's pets, strays and squirrels are a few of the many sources of fleas. Prime reproduction activity occurs in cool, shady areas of the yard and especially under a raised house. Killing the pre-adult stage of the flea is just as important outside as it is inside. The best product for use outdoors is Talstar P. This is a liquid concentrate insecticide that will kill the adult and larvae stage of the flea. You want to cover the whole yard paying special attention to where the pets spend the most time, shady areas and under a raised house. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
If your house is mostly carpeted, preventing flea infestation is relatively easy. Simply treat all carpeted areas and upholstered areas with Flea Stoppers. Flea Stoppers is a granulated powder that targets the larvae stage of the flea. It is less toxic than table salt making it one of the safest products available for indoor use. One application is guaranteed for a full year after the first seven weeks. How does it work so well? It falls to the mat of the carpet where the eggs are, where the vacuum does not reach. The eggs hatch, the larvae eat this and die. If you cut off the problem at the source, you will have no more flea infestations. If you have an infestation now, you can treat with an adulticide like ExciteR. This concentrated formula can be safely sprayed on all floor and furniture surfaces. When used in conjunction with Flea Stoppers, you will receive both immediate and long term relief. Always refer to the label for precautions and specific application instructions. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. If your house has little or no carpeting, you can eliminate pre-adult and adult fleas using both ExciteR and I.G. Regulator. Working together, these products will rid your house of egg, larvae and adult stages of the flea. They can be safely be sprayed on all furniture and floor surfaces including wood. Killing the pre-adult stage will greatly reduce the number of re-treats, however, because no product can effectively kill the pupae stage, it may be necessary to re-treat as needed. Always refer to the product label for specific application instructions and precautions. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
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FLEAS |
FLEAS: INDOORS |
Recently a customer walked into one of our stores and greeted the manager with a single word: "Fleas!". These troublesome pests present a special problem, in that their life cycle makes it especially difficult to produce a long lasting solution. The key to effective flea control is the pre-adult stage. There are four stages in the flea life cycle: 1. Egg- As the adult flea is biting the host it is dropping eggs. These can fall in the most inaccessable of places 2. Larvae- When the eggs hatch the larvae feed on dried blood, human dander and anything else that is lying around. 3. Pupae- This is the cocoon stage. It is impervious to almost all chemicals. Re-treats are often required because this stage will hatch after you spray. 4. Adult- This is the stage we are most familiar with and commands the most attention. However, the adult only represents 5% of the total flea population. The pre-adult stage consists of 95% of the total flea population. The answer is a comprehensive approach to control, targeting all sources of potential infestation, including house, yard and pets. |
If your house is mostly carpeted, preventing flea infestation is relatively easy. Simply treat all carpeted areas and upholstered areas with Flea Stoppers. Flea Stoppers is a granulated powder that targets the larvae stage of the flea. It is less toxic than table salt making it one of the safest products available for indoor use. One application is guaranteed for a full year after the first seven weeks. How does it work so well? It falls to the mat of the carpet where the eggs are, where the vacuum does not reach. The eggs hatch, the larvae eat this and die. If you cut off the problem at the source, you will have no more flea infestations. If you have an infestation now, you can treat with an adulticide like ExciteR. This concentrated formula can be safely sprayed on all floor and furniture surfaces. When used in conjunction with Flea Stoppers, you will receive both immediate and long term relief. Always refer to the label for precautions and specific application instructions. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. If your house has little or no carpeting, you can eliminate pre-adult and adult fleas using both ExciteR and I.G. Regulator. Working together, these products will rid your house of egg, larvae and adult stages of the flea. They can be safely be sprayed on all furniture and floor surfaces including wood. Killing the pre-adult stage will greatly reduce the number of re-treats, however, because no product can effectively kill the pupae stage, it may be necessary to re-treat as needed. Always refer to the product label for specific application instructions and precautions. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
FLEAS: OUDOORS |
Fleas can come from all directions outdoors. The neighbor's pets, strays and squirrels are a few of the many sources of fleas. Prime reproduction activity occurs in cool, shady areas of the yard and especially under a raised house. Killing the pre-adult stage of the flea is just as important outside as it is inside. The best product for use outdoors is Talstar P. This is a liquid concentrate insecticide that will kill the adult and larvae stage of the flea. You want to cover the whole yard paying special attention to where the pets spend the most time, shady areas and under a raised house. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
This page was last updated on: August 10, 2007
FLEAS: PETS |
Constant scratching and biting. This is a sign that the pet is infested with fleas. Nobody wants to see their dog or cat in agony from these vicious little parasites. A good starting point is a bath with Groomer's Choice Flea & Tick Shampoo, it will kill fleas and ticks on contact. Follow up with Bio-Spot . These are spot treatments that are placed on the animal's back and within 24 hours will spread through the hair to completely cover the dog or cat. Bio-Spot is for dogs and cats. They will control fleas, pre-adult fleas, ticks and mosquitos for up to a month. Remember, treating the pet is only part of the solution, you must also treat indoors and outdoors. If you have any questions or would like more information about these products, please contact us. |
