Cats are naturally able to fight, play and sleep in flea-infested areas. Cat fleas can be brought in from under a house or an abandoned complex were fleas are patiently lurking. These parasites just ride along with you to your home, multiplying as they go. Fleas can pose a threat to the health of your cat and dog. Protecting them is essential in our constant fight against these parasites. Your techniques to combat cat fleas are similar tactics used on your home and yard. You can launch your attack by starting with a basic clean, just like you do for yard and home protection.
Flea combs – A flea comb is the best tool to remove adult fleas from cat fur. 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 can be used to chemically exterminate unwanted intruders. A soapy bath will soften light insect infestations after your pet has been brushed. You can dramatically increase the effectiveness by soaking shampoo for between 5-10 minutes before you rinse.
IGRs – These are available as pills, sprays, spot-ons, or pills. IGRs target 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. The only issue is the adult fleas that ultimately survive the IGR’s affects. This problem can be solved by using IGR’s in conjunction with mild insecticides to kill adult fleas. Cat enclosures
Enclosures – You can choose the location that your dog or cat roams after leaving the safety of your home. Dog and cat cages, or enclosures, are often built out to sunny spots where fleas are less likely to thrive. You should also provide shade, but avoid moist areas that can be a breeding ground for parasites. You can reduce the likelihood of your pet getting fleas by keeping them out of your yard.
There are many flea-killing products. Amongst acronyms, such as IGR’s, and chemistry jargon like pyriproxyfen that only a scientist can understand, how do you sort out what does what? Not to worry I have done the legwork for you and you will need to do is read. This article is divided into three short, but informative chapters. Chapter I will give a quick overview of the flea’s life cycle. This is crucial to understand how you can get rid of them. Chapter II and Chapter 3 provide information on how to protect your home, garden, and pets from flea infestation. You will find a link at the end to the specific products you need to eliminate these parasites from your house. We’ll start with an incredible fact. How many eggs were you able to say fleas laid?