Cats are naturally able to fight, play and sleep in flea-infested areas. Fleas can be found under houses or in abandoned structures where they are waiting. These parasites just ride along with you to your home, multiplying as they go. Fleas can cause health problems for both dogs and cats. It is important to protect them in the constant battle 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 – A flea comb is the best tool to remove adult fleas from cat fur. Combing has several advantages, it removes adult fleas thereby reducing the amount of insecticide needed and two, combined with a alcohol or soap solution can kill adult fleas on contact. 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. After combing your pet, a soapy bath becomes a gentle insecticide that subdues light infestations. You can dramatically increase the effectiveness by soaking shampoo for between 5-10 minutes 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. CLEARNET cat net
Enclosure – Cat and dog enclosures let you choose the place your pet goes after it leaves the house. Dog and cat cages, or enclosures, are often built out to sunny spots where fleas are less likely to thrive. You should also provide shade, but avoid moist areas that can be a breeding ground for parasites. 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 products that can be used to kill fleas. How do you distinguish between the many acronyms like IGR’s and the jargon of chemistry such as pyriproxyfen? Don’t worry, I’ve done all the legwork and now you just need to read. This article is divided into three short, but informative 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 3 provide information on how to protect your home, garden, and pets 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?