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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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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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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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The most obvious sign that your pet might be suffering from a flea infestation is frequent scratching. If you notice your pet is scratching or biting their skin, they could very well be fleas.
Looking for telltale signs of fleas
In order to be sure your pet has fleas, first try to locate adult fleas on their [...]
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Many of the typical sprays and powders people use on their pets are not that effective. They tend to work for awhile, then wear off, or get washed off, or just stop working. Also, many people don’t realize that effective flea control requires that you kill the fleas in your home as well as the [...]
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