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Dog scratching fleasGot fleas? Well, you've come to the right place.

We strive to be the most comprehensive guide to flea control on the web. Whether you have fleas on your pet, fleas in your home, or you're interested in prevention and natural flea control methods, you've come to the right place.

Our goal here at Beyondfleas.com is to provide not just a resource of helpful information, but a community to allow those of us who are cursed with a flea infestation a place to share their tips - what worked, what didn't, and how they managed, finally, to rid themselves of the scourge of fleas.

Because, let's face it, fleas can be a scourge and a nightmare. If you have them, you know. They can be incredibly hard to get rid of, too. Lucky for you, we know the secrets to getting rid of fleas and staying rid of them.

So, without further ado, let's find out how to get rid of fleas.


Here are some additional resources you might find useful in your battle against fleas. If you have any suggestions, please add them in the comments at the bottom of this page.
Integrated Flea Control
Good information on the flea life cycle, and various flea control products that are available, from the University of Nebraska.
Smarter Flea Control
A good [...]

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Flea Bombs

November 30, 2007

Flea bombs are a popular way to treat the home for a flea infestation. These small spray bottles are designed to be set up in the home, usually in the middle of the affected room, and set off. The insecticide spray then permeates the home, carpets and other areas, killing fleas, as well as flea [...]

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The Life Cycle of the Flea

November 30, 2007

During each of the four stages of the flea life cycle, fleas are resistant to different chemicals. For best results at killing fleas in all stages, use products that contain an insecticide as well as an insect growth regulator, such as the Knockout or Siphotrol sprays available from Entirely Pets.
Flea eggs
Eggs are laid on your [...]

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Getting Rid of Fleas

November 29, 2007

There are basically three steps to getting rid of fleas:

Kill the fleas on your pet.
Get rid of fleas in your home, including eggs and larva.
Continue to treat your pet, to avoid re-infestation.

If it sounds simple, that’s because it is. The important thing to keep in mind is that treating your pet and treating your home [...]

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Flea Bites

November 29, 2007

All of us have experienced itchy insect bites at some point in our lives, and the experience can range from mildly annoying to totally maddening. Having either your pet or your home infested with fleas can lead to dozens of irritating flea bites on the owner.
What makes them itch?
The red, itchy bumps that result from [...]

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Natural Flea Control

November 29, 2007

Many of us prefer to totally avoid the use of toxins in our home, and particularly on our pets. Fortunately, there are many natural flea control methods available
The first thing to realize about natural flea control remedies, is that just because something is natural, does not mean it’s not toxic. Pyrethrins, insecticides derived from the [...]

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Program Flea Control

November 29, 2007

Program is a monthly oral flea medication for dogs and cats. Program contains the hormone lufrenon, which prevents flea eggs from hatching. Program is available as “flavor tablets” for dogs, or as a liquid to mix with food for cats.
Treating your pet with Program will cause the hormone lufrenol to enter the fleas system as [...]

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Advantage Flea Control

November 29, 2007

Advantage will kill fleas on contact, before they can lay eggs in your home. Advantage is sold in small, plastic vials that contain one month’s dosage. Advantage is applied to the skin on your pet’s back, and it diffuses over the rest of the skin, providing long-lasting protection.
Advantage is very effective, and 98-100% of fleas [...]

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