Cats have an innate ability to play, fight and sleep in the perfect flea infested areas. 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 cause health problems for both dogs and cats. It is important to protect them in the constant battle against these parasites. You can use the same tactics to control cat fleas in your yard as you do in your home. 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 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 prefer thick fur so they can accumulate around the neck, front and sides of the tail.
Solutions – Shampoo is a great way to chemically eliminate unwanted pests. After combing your pet, a soapy bath becomes a gentle insecticide that subdues light infestations. To dramatically increase the effectiveness of shampoo allow 5-10 minutes of soaking before you rinse.
IGRs – These are available as pills, sprays, spot-ons, or pills. IGRs target larvae and egg development. IGRs can cause adult fleas to become incapable of reproducing and eggs to fail to hatch. Larvae also die before they reach maturity. The problem is that the IGR can kill the adult fleas. To resolve this problem, IGR’s are often coupled with a mild insecticide to kill the adult fleas. Cat enclosures best
Enclosure – Cat and dog enclosures let you choose the place your pet goes after it leaves the house. Fleas can be less common in cat and dog enclosures. It is important to provide shade but keep the area dry. Parasites thrive in moist areas. Your pet will be safe from fleas if they live in a well-kept yard.
There are many products that can be used to kill fleas. There are many products that can be used to kill fleas. Not to worry I have done the legwork for you and you will need to do is read. This article is broken into three brief, concise 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 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. For now, we start with an astonishing fact, how many eggs did you say fleas lay?