Cats are naturally able to fight, play and sleep in flea-infested areas. 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. Fleas can pose a threat to the health of your cat and dog. Protecting them is essential in our constant fight against these parasites. The same techniques you use to fight cat fleas can be used in your yard and home. Basic cleaning, as with yard and home protection, is the best foundation for your attack.
Flea combs are the most effective tool for adult fleas that have trapped themselves in cat fur. Combing has several benefits. It removes adult fleas and reduces the need for insecticide. Additionally, two can be combined with an alcohol- or soap solution to kill adult fleas immediately. Adult fleas love thick fur, so they tend to accumulate near the neck, face and front of the head.
Solutions – Shampoo is a great way to chemically eliminate unwanted pests. Soapy shampoo can be used to subdue light infestations. Allow shampoo to soak for 5-10 minutes before washing.
IGRs – These are available as pills, sprays, spot-ons, or pills. IGRs target larvae and egg development. When exposed to an IGR, adult fleas are incapable of reproducing, eggs fail to hatch and larvae die before maturation. Only the adult fleas survive the IGR’s effects are the problem. IGRs can often be combined with mild insecticides to eliminate adult fleas. Best cat enclosure
Enclosure – Dog and cat enclosures allow you to choose where the animal wanders once it leaves the safety of the home. 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. Besides the added benefit or protection from cars, your pet is residing within your well fortified yard and the chance of flea infestation is reduced.
There are many flea-killing products. Amongst acronyms, such as IGR’s, and chemistry jargon like pyriproxyfen that only a scientist can understand, how do you sort out what does what? Don’t worry, I’ve done all the legwork and now you just need to read. Three brief but concise chapters make up this article. 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. At the end of the Chapter III is a link to the exact products you’ll need to effectively rid and protect your domicile from these parasites. Let’s start with an amazing fact: How many eggs do you think fleas laid?