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What is the best method of flea control?


By Tara Slidell

What's the best method of flea control? The answer to this question will save you a lot of wondering, hassle and trial by error. Read on...

Do you have a pet? Or maybe you're one of those animal lovers, who have several cats and dogs. Well, I guess the big question would be; do you keep them inside? If your answer is yes, then you've probably dealt with the issue of flea control. This especially applies to those who allow their pets to run in and out all day. Man, are you guys leaving yourselves susceptible to a flea invasion. Those nasty little bugs never leave you alone once they've penetrated the home. They bounce around on the furniture and carpet in search of pets to nibble on. What really stinks is that they can even go after you if they can't find any animals. That's why it's time for some serious flea control.

What do you do to get rid of fleas? Did you test out those fog cans? You know, the ones that you place in the center of each room and they blow your house full of some smoky chemicals. Of course you have to vacate the premises for like 5 hours when you do this. The sad thing is that in my experience this method did not even work. It was one form of flea control that cost me more hassle than it did me good. In the end, that yucky film goes all over everything. I'm talking, you have to wash all the bedding and wipe off the counters. It's a real hassle.

Fortunately there are other methods of flea control. A few years back, my home was invaded with tons of these tiny, irksome bugs. I decided it was time to pull out the big guns. I wasn't sure how I acquired this dilemma in the first place. It's not like we had pets that went in and out. We owned one indoor cat and that was it. I came to the conclusion that the fleas must have gained access to our humble abode via our pant legs or shoes.

Flea Control Resources

Natural Flea Control - Advice from a vet.

Iowa State University of Veterinary Medicine - Everything you ever wanted to know about fleas and flea control. Not for the faint of heart.

 

Regardless, I called an exterminator for help. This was the best form of flea control I had encountered. The exterminator came in, treated every room by spraying some kind of poison around the edges of the carpet, and then he left. This treatment was the bomb! I mean the fleas disappeared. Apparently they all progress to the outside of the carpet and die. Oh, and he also gave us a flea control medication to dab on the back of our cat's neck.

In the end, I have to recommend this route to flea control. I guess the professionals know what they're doing. If you are in need of further information regarding flea control, you can easily hop online and find it all. Get rid of those nasty, little fleas today.

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Tara Slidell is a veterinary assistant who loves to write about animals and their treatment and care. She is a frequent contributor to http://www.thankyouforasking.com on the subject of pets.


 

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