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...]

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...]

Vacuum cleaning is the best and easily the most non-toxic way of getting rid of fleas around the house. Fleas lay eggs on their host, but their larvae and eggs drop on the furniture, carpets, under the sofas and chairs, blankets and so on. So, even if you are using anti-flea medication, shampoos or sprays on your pets, you must also get rid of fleas by vacuuming around the … [Read more...]

If you are confused about flea control, let me come right out and say it - I don't blame you. So much has been written and said about every flea product on the market and it has gotten to the point where no one knows exactly what each product does and if it really is the best solution in their specific situation. I created this flea product … [Read more...]

My readers often ask me which flea control products others use when they need to get rid of fleas. I have looked closer into what products have been popular over the last few months and made this compilation of the most purchased products on Amazon - by our community - and divided them into relevant product categories. Popular flea drops and tablets This product category … [Read more...]

Dealing with fleas is not an easy task and it can be confusing with all the inaccurate and misleading information out there. You can spend days or months trying to figure out what works, while you and your family is suffering from itchy flea bites and skin infections. Skip the trial and error part and a lot of frustration by using techniques that actually work. I … [Read more...]

Studies show that Americans spend over $1 billion USD on flea treatment products designed to get rid of canine and feline fleas. While most of these products are generally safe, there are others that are known to leave harmful chemical residue on animals. Not only can this cause various neurological symptoms in pets, they are also harmful to humans. According to the NRDC … [Read more...]

Humans are not generally on the menu for fleas, but if your pet dog or cat has brought them home, then you and your family members are bound to be bitten at some point or another. Most cases of flea bites on humans can be treated using home remedies for flea bites. We will discuss some of these remedies here. Home Treatment for flea bites on humans Before we consider any … [Read more...]

In this guide, I will compare a few commonly used flea products for cats. There are many varieties of flea products for cats available in the market today. However, not all of these products are safe, for humans as well as the pets. Some flea products are carcinogenic in humans and downright toxic to the animals. In this guide, I compare different flea products for cats … [Read more...]

If you are a dog owner, chances are that you have had to deal with fleas at some point or another. Naturally, you want what is best for your pet and would like to choose only the safest flea products for dogs available in the market. In this guide, I will show you a few of the best flea products for dogs along with a comparative study of their ingredients. I … [Read more...]