What Is Flea Dirt?
If you’ve done any research into fleas and how to eliminate them from your home, you may recall the term “flea dirt” being used. Based on the name alone, you might assume this is nothing more than a patch of…
Flea Larvae 101: Identifying and Controlling Flea Larvae
In a previous post, we discussed the four stages of a flea’s life cycle: eggs, larvae, pupae and adult. It’s estimated that only 5% of a flea infestation’s population are adults, which means most of an infestation goes unnoticed to…
Merck Releases FDA-Approved Chewable Flea Medicine For Dogs
Does your dog simply lick off any flea medicine immediately after applying it? It’s not uncommon for dogs to lick off foreign liquids that coat their body — whether it’s water, flea medicine, or practically any other liquid. Unless it’s…
Inexpensive Ways To Get Rid of Fleas
With the cost of some popular flea treatment and medication productions exceeding $50, eliminating these blood-sucking parasites from your home can be quite expensive. What’s even more troubling is that many of these products require several applications. FrontLine, for instance,…
How To Keep Fleas Off Your Cat
According to the Humane Society, there are over 95 million pet cats in the U.S., which is actually more than the number of pet dogs (83 million). If you are the proud owner of a cat, you should take the…
How To Cope With The Psychological Effects of Fleas
The constant itching and scratching caused by flea bites is enough to drive anyone crazy. Each time one of these parasites bites into a host, it injects a small amount of saliva in the mound. Depending on the host’s reaction,…
How To Kill Fleas Without Using Chemicals
But how do you kill fleas without placing the health and well-being of your family at risk? It’s no secret that most flea treatment products contain harsh pesticide chemicals that kill fleas on contact. Using these products in your home…
Things To Consider When Purchasing Flea Medicine For a Dog
It’s heartbreaking for any owner to watch helplessly as fleas terrorize their dog. Dogs do an excellent job at hiding their pain and discomfort, but the endless scratching is a clear indication that it’s suffering from an unpleasant flea infestation….
Flea Bomb Tips: Exterminate More Fleas With Bombing and Fogging
No one should be forced to share their home with fleas. These blood-sucking parasites can make you and your family’s lives miserable, drawing blood while leaving painful, itching welts that are susceptible to infection. But eliminating fleas once they’ve settled…
5 Not-So-Fun Facts About Fleas
Interested in learning more about the all-too-common blood-sucking parasite known as the flea? We’re going to explore these parasites a little further, revealing some not-so-fun facts about them and their behavior. While you may already know some of these facts,…