Cats have an innate ability to play, fight and sleep in the perfect 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. Basic cleaning, as with yard and home protection, is the best foundation for 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 favor thick fur and therefore accumulate heavily near the face, neck and front of the tail.
Solutions – Shampoo is an obvious choice to drown and chemically eradicate your unwanted trespassers. A soapy bath will soften light insect infestations after your pet has been brushed. Allow shampoo to soak for 5-10 minutes before washing.
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. IGR’s cause of death is that adult fleas become incapable of reproducing. Eggs die before hatching and larvae are killed before maturation. Only the adult fleas survive the IGR’s effects are the problem. IGRs can often be combined with mild insecticides to eliminate adult fleas. Cat enclosures best
Enclosures – You can choose the location that your dog or cat roams after leaving the safety of your home. Cat and dog cages (or enclosures) are usually built in sunny areas where fleas are less likely. It is important to provide shade but keep the area dry. Parasites thrive in moist areas. You can reduce the likelihood of your pet getting fleas by keeping them out of your yard.
There are a plethora of products aimed at destroying fleas. There are many products that can be used to kill fleas. You don’t have to worry, I have done all the work for you. All you need to do is to read. This article is divided into three short, but informative chapters. Chapter I will briefly describe the flea and its life cycle, vital to understanding how you can kill the buggers. Chapter II and chapter III provide tips on how to protect your pet, house, and garden from flea infestation. At the end of the Chapter III is a link to the exact products you’ll need to effectively rid and protect your domicile from these parasites. We’ll start with an incredible fact. How many eggs were you able to say fleas laid?