Cats have the natural ability to hunt, fight, and play in the most flea infested places. 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. Dog and cat health can be compromised by fleas and protecting them is vital in the relentless battle against the 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 are the most effective tool for adult fleas that have trapped themselves in cat fur. Combing has several advantages, it removes adult fleas thereby reducing the amount of insecticide needed and two, combined with a alcohol or soap solution can kill adult fleas on contact. Adult fleas prefer thick fur so they can accumulate around the neck, front and sides 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. To dramatically increase the effectiveness of shampoo allow 5-10 minutes of soaking 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. Cat enclosures
Enclosure – Cat and dog enclosures let you choose the place your pet goes after it leaves the house. Cat and dog cages (or enclosures) are usually built in sunny areas where fleas are less likely. Shade also needs to be provided but veer away from moist areas where the parasites often flourish. Your pet will be safe from fleas if they live in a well-kept 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 broken into three brief, concise 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 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. Let’s start with an amazing fact: How many eggs do you think fleas laid?