Good news in the war against fleas
I just read about an interesting study on flea control done by Ohio State University.
In studying the cat flea, the researchers found that 96 percent of adult fleas and 100 percent of younger fleas are destroyed by vacuuming.
Pretty amazing statistics for those of us who do not want to use chemical flea control on our dogs and cats. The study was repeated several times and they got the same results each time.
Apparently, the brushes on the vacuum damage the waxy outer layer of the fleas--they become dehydrated and die.
Vacuuming, flea combing and the use of diatomaceous earth are the cornerstones of my flea control in the summer and fall.
Looks like I will be doing even more vacuuming this summer!!
Labels: cat flea, cat flea control, diatomaceous earth, dog flea, dog flea remedy
posted by Bev Allen @ 9:28 AM
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3 Comments:
Regarding how well vacuuming works on fleas, I'm wondering if there is any news about the tick medications. I switched to Advantix and it took off some of my dog's hair in the spot I put it, but the vet said just go back to FrontLine and keep using it. I would really like to cut it out or use it less. Even if fleas are taken care of by vacuuming, you still have to do something for ticks. Suggestions welcome!
Good point sunnyd!
I don't know where you live, but ticks are a big problem in some areas of the country for sure.
They are not such a big problem here in southeastern IA, but on Cape Cod, for instance, ticks and lyme disease are a serious problem.
I will see what information I can find. Anyone out there with information on ticks?
I read an article not too long ago that Neem Oil was supposed to be effective for controlling ticks, mosquitos and other insects.
I said you were supposed to dilute the neem oil and spray the yard. I do NOT know if it is safe to be sprayed directly on pets or bedding etc. I do know that they make a Neem oil shampoo for pets.
Good Luck!
Marla
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