Fleas are perhaps the most annoying and hardest pests to get rid of. It is
important, in order to combat fleas, that you take all necessary measures
and make sure you stay on top of the task at all times. Ticks, on the other
hand, can be a nuisance as well. Both ticks and fleas can be dangerous to
the health of your animal, as well as to humans. Therefore, it is crucial
that you take combative measures to rid your home, environment, and animal
of these pests quickly and efficiently.
The following are five facts that will help you fight fleas and ticks:
Take steps to eliminate thriving environments – There are certain
environments around the home that could make for thriving conditions for
fleas and ticks. This means you should eliminate any rubbish around the yard
or home, such as garbage cans, rock, brush piles, firewood, and the like.
Firewood and garbage cans should be stored away from the home, and make sure
that garbage cans are always covered and closed.
Check your pet – Make sure you check your pet on a daily basis for fleas or
ticks. This should be done after they are outside for any period of time, as
they can pick ticks up from the ground or from those falling from trees.
Fleas often thrive in the warm months, so during the flea season you should
be checking for them regularly. However, if you live in warmer areas, fleas
can thrive at any time of the year.
Use Flea Controlling Products – Flea controlling products such as flea
collars, neck flea medicines, or flea shampoo will help in controlling fleas
on your pets. Use only those appropriate for your animal and for their age.
Flea Combs – Flea combs work great for clearing fleas and their eggs from
your pets coat. They also work great for removing ticks as well.
Veterinarians suggest that you run a flea comb through your pets coat every
one to two days during the season in which fleas are thriving.
Control your home – It is important to take steps of fighting infestations
within your home. It is important to vacuum carpet, chairs, couches, and
beds on a weekly basis. This will help in controlling any fleas within your
home. However, remember to immediately dispose of the vacuum bag or empty
the canister after you have finished vacuuming or they will be re-exposed
into the home. Any bedding your pet uses, make sure you wash these in hot
water on a weekly basis as well. If these methods do not work, you might try
some flea spray, foggers, or other chemical products to control infestations
within the home. Just make sure to follow directions and remove your pets
from the home before using any of them.
Fleas and ticks are no fun for you or your pet. Therefore, it is important
to take all necessary steps to preventing and controlling pests in on your
pet and in your home.
