Cats have the natural ability to hunt, fight, and play in the most flea infested places. Fleas can be found under houses or in abandoned structures where they are waiting. These parasites simply hitch a ride back to your home and there, they multiply. 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. Basic cleaning, as with yard and home protection, is the best foundation for your attack.
Flea combs are the most effective tool for adult fleas that have trapped themselves in cat fur. Combing has many advantages. It can remove adult fleas, thereby reducing insecticide requirements. Two, when combined with an alcohol or soap solution, can kill adult fleas upon contact. Adult fleas love thick fur, so they tend to accumulate near the neck, face and front of the head.
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. You can dramatically increase the effectiveness by soaking shampoo for between 5-10 minutes before you rinse.
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. When exposed to an IGR, adult fleas are incapable of reproducing, eggs fail to hatch and larvae die before maturation. The only issue is the adult fleas that ultimately survive the IGR’s affects. To resolve this problem, IGR’s are often coupled with a mild insecticide to kill the adult fleas. Best cat enclosure
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. 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 many products that can be used to kill fleas. How do you distinguish between the many acronyms like IGR’s and the jargon of chemistry such as pyriproxyfen? You don’t have to worry, I have done all the work for you. All you need to do is to read. Three brief but concise chapters make up this article. Chapter I will provide a brief overview of the flea life cycle and how to kill them. Chapter II and Chapter III list how to protect your house, garden, and pet from flea infestation. The Chapter III ends with a link to the products that you will need to rid your home of these parasites. Let’s start with an amazing fact: How many eggs do you think fleas laid?