Pet owners are often encouraged to apply flea drops or use chemical-laden flea collars on their pets. It is no secret that I have been using flea drops on my own dogs for years. However, many people are unaware of the fact that some of these products contain harmful chemicals that can cause seizures in dogs and cats. They slowly poison your pet which can lead to diseases … [Read more...]
Safe Flea Treatment for Rabbits – 6 Effective Methods
There’s nothing cuddlier than a furry bunny. These little creatures love to be snuggled, and they will play just like a dog or cat. While you might think that they would be immune to fleas and ticks because they tend to target other animals, a rabbit can become infested and may need flea treatment too. Treating your rabbit for fleas Before you begin any treatment, … [Read more...]
Does Salt Kill Fleas and How Does It Work? Let’s Find Out
If you’ve ever dealt with fleas, you know how frustrating it can be. These little critters may be wingless but they’re excellent jumpers and can make their way to all parts of your home. It isn’t enough to get rid of the fleas; they lay eggs in pets’ fur, the carpet, and more. Total annihilation is necessary if you’re going to have a flea-free home but is a thousand-dollar … [Read more...]
The Truth About Ultrasonic Flea and Tick Repellers
Ultrasonic flea and tick repellers are the latest weapon in the arsenal against fleas and ticks. These devices are affordable, non polluting and compact and also quite safe to use. They are said to repel many kinds of parasites such as fleas, ticks and lice apart from household pests like rodents, ants, lizards and cockroaches. But do ultrasonic pest repellers actually … [Read more...]
Do Fleas Fly, Jump or Crawl and What Should You Do About Them?
Fleas are a huge nuisance; they have been so for centuries. The problem with fleas is that they are nearly impossible to eradicate. They are capable of jumping high (no, they do not fly) and hitchhiking their way into our homes. As a result, their populations increase like wildfires and very soon you have a full blown infestation. Let us take a look at what fleas look … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Why Pest and Rodent Control is Important
Pests have been a nuisance to mankind since time immemorial. They harm our food grains, cause diseases in humans and pets and also lead to large scale wastage and destruction. There are significant risks of leaving certain pests uncontrolled. Uncontrolled pests have led to serious consequences, even death. However, with a proper integrated pest management approach, we can … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Fleas in Your Car – 9 Quick and Effective Tips
Fleas are a nuisance and I wish there was a surefire way to eliminate them completely. Unfortunately, they multiply rapidly and also get resistant to all the new products designed to kill them. Even with the new formulas developed recently, it is still an uphill battle that pet owners seem to fight each year. It is also no wonder that companies keep on coming up with new … [Read more...]
Steam Cleaning Kills Fleas – This Is How It Works
Not even the speediest of hounds can escape fleas; but you can outsmart them with natural methods without having to resort to toxic pesticides. For household control of fleas, diligent cleaning is an important part of the equation. You must eliminate all sources of reinfestation which means you need to bathe and treat all your pets with flea shampoos and spot treatments or … [Read more...]
How to Use Dawn Dish Soap for Fleas on Dogs and Cats
Nobody ever bathes a wolf or a bobcat and yet those animals seem to do just fine. Unfortunately, that is not the case. They are just as infested by ticks and fleas as our dogs and cats. Nature is tough, but at least we can protect our own pets. If we leave them as they are, they will soon be infested with fleas, ticks, lice and other nasty parasites. Fleas are the worst to … [Read more...]
Insecticides Used For Flea Control And Prevention
There are many products available these days to treat pets and premises for fleas. They include insecticides, insect growth regulators and also non-insecticidal products. You can buy them as liquids to be sprayed outdoors and indoors or as foggers/anti-flea bombs which release a fine mist in the air when activated. A veterinarian can help guide you in selecting a product … [Read more...]
