There is no "silver bullet" for flea control. The secret to controlling fleas is to control the eggs and larvae. They are far more numerous than adults. Adult fleas make up only about 2 percent of the total population. Larvae don't feed on animals, as do the adults. Flea larvae feed on organic debris, primarily dry blood. That's why keeping the pets and environment clean is so important. Flea larvae live wherever the eggs have fallen, not on the animals. They do not bite animals or humans. They do,however, grow up to be adults unless you murder them while they're young. Unfortunately, I don't have space here to list all the recommended steps for flea control. I can recommend this book ,if you are interested. There are NO synthetic chemicals recommended for pets or environment! Because they do not work!
2006-09-10 08:42:15
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answered by benloughmiller@sbcglobal.net 2
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I don't know about any chemicals to use, but I always keep bushes and grasses short where my pets go in the yard. I do confine their space this time of year for the "flea reason" ...Also I use one of the flea products on my pets..any seem to work, such as Advantage, Frontline, etc. I use it from spring till winter. Ask your vet which would be safe for longer periods of time..Good luck.
2006-09-10 07:34:16
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answered by oldtrash06 4
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I'm in north west south caroling and i put seven dust all over in my yard because of sand fleas. it has helped but it must be repeated as often as recommended on the bag
2006-09-10 05:07:45
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answered by KimLee B 2
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I live in fla and the best product by far is sevin dust hand s down .
2006-09-10 07:49:19
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answered by Kate T. 7
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I have tried just about everything to take care of this flea problem. my animals are getting them on them and bringing them into the house. if i could figure out the outside so that they wouldn't get them again. i could get them off of my animals and out of my house to.. so when you figure this one out.. let me know..my e-mail address is freemansfreeman@yahoo.com
I need help this is bad this year.
2006-09-10 04:34:56
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answered by Sandy F 4
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