Fleas and ticks are a nuisance, they not only cause our pets discomfort and carry possible disease but they can be difficult to rid yourself from if not treated correctly and promptly!
We have so many options today for maintaining fleas you'd think there's no possible way they could walk into your yard but with the right rainy day or little critter traveling through they could totally find their way to our special furry friends. so what do we do?
First Step
Well first is our pet how can we protect them? I've used a chew for all of my personal pups its easy they enjoy their special treat and it last 3 months (so easy!) all I have to do is call up they're vet for our refills and now life is even more convenient we have a prescription with our
pharmacy at Sams club! Theres no way this could be any easier unless it showed up at my door....... its 2024 so even that is a possibility! but of course there's other preventatives we can discuss.
Flea collars in my opinion have a smell they are hard to put on and to take off. They work sometimes..... if they get wet game over.
Flea oil works quickly but if you see a flea your probably starting a dawn bath immediately to begin because we don't all have flea shampoo on hand. But we instantly strip our pets coat from their natural oils that help the flea oil spread all over their body so you'd have to wait 3 days for the oil to fully return and if you give your pup a bath again say goodbye to the flea oil.
Capstar is a single 24 hour flea pill, any flea on your pet that recieves the capstan blood would be vanquished but downfall its only for 24 hours this is not a source for full protection.
Whats next Jess?
Let's start from the source how these bugs even got here! Typically our own backyard, fleas can fall from a flying bird, mice, squirrel passing by or even from a neighbor yard that was untreated after a big rain anything can wash up that could have been unnoticed there's vacant property all around. Treating your yard can be challenging I want something safe where I don't have to wait 10 hours for my pets or family to go play. One of my clients shared this amazing product with me (she's also a real estate agent!) she said she loves diatomaceous earth food grade its a powder and guess who else uses this hidden gem Farmers! you sprinkle that all around your beautiful yard and those pesky bugs get hit with a sting themselves and it keeps them away but you also have to keep up with maintaining after rain. Product washes away!
Protect our Home
So let's say you have an infestation the worst case scenario every inch of your home has a pesky bug! They're jumping all around and onto you! I know this is a gross description but I've seen this in real life. Don't worry we don't have to burn the house down, but a good home treatment may be necessary! How do we get them out after? Vacuum every crevice and wash all your bedding pets bedding included, double bag your trash and take out immediately, Adams flea and Tick Spray is an amazing on spot treatment to spray the out line of your home (open the windows) this product is strong but will eliminate them on contact! Flea eggs can lay dormant up to 6 months when they feel safe they will hatch but if you provide your pet, yard and home with protection you can and will defeat them!