| Although the summer is coming to a close all over | | | | problem before it even starts. By applying this |
| the United States, many people all over are still | | | | flea control medicine to your pets, you will be able |
| faced with the problem of their dogs, cats and | | | | to stop the host from attracting and carrying the |
| houses being infested with fleas. Fleas are not a | | | | fleas in your home. This is how it works and |
| laughing matter as they do carry many harmful | | | | works very well as thousands of units are sold |
| effects and can impact the health of your pet. | | | | monthly, worldwide. |
| There's an estimate on the web that it costs 1 | | | | But what if you're to far past the point of |
| BILLION dollars a year to control fleas on your | | | | pre-medication and need to address the flea |
| pets. So what are these little critters? | | | | problem now? You can hire an exterminator, |
| Adult fleas range from 1/16 to 1/8-inch long, do | | | | which is a great option, but also rather costly. If |
| not have any wings, come in an assortment of | | | | you can't afford a flea exterminator, then my |
| colors, yet are usually red to brown, extremely | | | | next suggestion is to defumigate your living area |
| thick bodied, amazingly have 3 pairs of legs. You | | | | for fleas. Many manufacturers make so called |
| would think that they're jumping beans due to | | | | "flea bombs" that kill fleas where they live". The |
| their jumping abilities. They can leap up to 7 | | | | only downfall to this method is that whereas it |
| inches, and can leap side to side up to 13 inches. | | | | does work, you do have to close up your living |
| Now that we know what they are, how can we | | | | area, close the doors and windows and let the |
| find them and target them for extermination? | | | | flea bomb do its work. Left over residue, odors, |
| The first step is inspection. You can't treat what | | | | and a feeling to always keep the windows open is |
| you don't know exists. Find out where your pets | | | | often an after effect to using a flea bomb. |
| sleep and rest, as fleas tend to migrate to areas | | | | Or if you prefer less messy treatments, you can |
| where they are sleeping. You can detect these | | | | always use evasive techniques and put a shallow |
| flea areas, too, by using a white sock wrapped | | | | pan of water on the ground, and put in some |
| over a shoe and walking around a house. Other | | | | dishwashing detergent. By placing a small lamp |
| areas of activity occur where the animal goes in | | | | (gooseneck) in it, and leaving it on at night, the |
| and out of the home, eats, plays, and explores. | | | | fleas will be drawn to the light, hit it, and fall into |
| Cats are no different than dogs, except where | | | | the sudsy mixture, thus killing them. |
| they travel. You usually can't find a dog on top of | | | | You have many tools, weapons, and procedures |
| a cabinet..unlike cats. | | | | at your disposal in this war against the fleas. |
| Now, there are two methods to stopping the flea | | | | Never feel so frustrated that you have nowhere |
| problem at your house, home, or apartment: | | | | else to turn to. When in doubt, however, always |
| either kill the ones you have or stop them from | | | | call a professional who can best assess your |
| even getting into your house in the first place. | | | | situation, but always try a home remedy first. |
| Pet medications like Advantix, Frontline, and | | | | Good luck! |
| frontline plus , are a great way to stop the | | | | |