Cats are naturally able to fight, play and sleep in flea-infested areas. Cat fleas can be brought in from under a house or an abandoned complex were fleas are patiently lurking. These parasites simply hitch a ride back to your home and there, they multiply. Dog and cat health can be compromised by fleas and protecting them is vital in the relentless battle against the parasites. The same techniques you use to fight cat fleas can be used in your yard and home. As with home and yard protection, basic cleaning is a solid foundation to launch your attack.
Combs – If adult fleas have trenched themselves in the cat fur your most efficient tool is a flea comb. Combing has several benefits. It removes adult fleas and reduces the need for insecticide. Additionally, two can be combined with an alcohol- or soap solution to kill adult fleas immediately. Adult fleas prefer thick fur so they can accumulate around the neck, front and sides of the tail.
Solutions – Shampoo is a great way to chemically eliminate unwanted pests. Soapy shampoo can be used to subdue light infestations. You can dramatically increase the effectiveness by soaking shampoo for between 5-10 minutes before you rinse.
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. The only issue is the adult fleas that ultimately survive the IGR’s affects. IGRs can often be combined with mild insecticides to eliminate adult fleas. Cat enclosures
Enclosures – You can choose the location that your dog or cat roams after leaving the safety of your home. Dog and cat cages, or enclosures, are often built out to sunny spots where fleas are less likely to thrive. It is important to provide shade but keep the area dry. Parasites thrive in moist areas. Your pet will be safe from fleas if they live in a well-kept yard.
There are many flea-killing products. How do you distinguish between the many acronyms like IGR’s and the jargon of chemistry such as pyriproxyfen? You don’t have to worry, I have done all the work for you. All you need to do is to read. Three brief but concise chapters make up this article. 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 III provide tips on how to protect your pet, house, and garden from flea infestation. You will find a link at the end to the specific products you need to eliminate these parasites from your house. We’ll start with an incredible fact. How many eggs were you able to say fleas laid?