2006-09-29 23:25:29 · 18 answers · asked by baa baa 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
We had this problem a few years ago. We treated our cats with Frontline, and kept up with the treatment as they can get reinfected from other cats. We have one of those cyclone vacum cleaners and we put flea powder inside the collecting part and then ran the cleaner very slowly over the carpets a couple of times a day every day for around a week. You should have seen the little beggars inside the cleaner...LOADS of them!
Anyway, we kept up with the treatments and the cleaning and so far haven't had a repeat of the infestation...sorry, but it's something that you have to keep up to.
2006-09-29 23:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answers above, both a flea bomb and steam vac are very effective. Also, after you run your vacuum cleaner, be sure and empty the bag immediately. The fleas and eggs that you sweep up can stay in the bag and re-infest your house. Treat every room at the same time, or they will escape to rooms not treated until it is safe to come out again. Be sure and treat under beds, in closets and any furniture. They are pesky critters to get rid of once you got them. The other option, if that seems like too much for you - is to call in an exterminator. They may seem more expensive, but when you add up all the cans of spray and everything else, sometimes that is the best option - especially if you have a very bad infestation. Flea eggs can continue to hatch for up to a month after being laid. So, just when you think you've got them beaten, the next batch hatch. So if you do decide to treat them yourselves, make sure that whatever you are treating with kills the eggs as well as the adult fleas. Good luck.
2006-09-29 23:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is the name of the £7 a can spray? It really help us to give you a proper answer if all the facts are given in the first place. What has the cat been treated with and how often?
If you are still having flea problems after treating the cat and your home then either you are not buying the right products, or you are not using them properly but without more information, it is hard to say which.
2006-09-29 23:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the cat has been treated and has had all the fleas removed from him, then you need to start working on the affected area. You need to throroughly vacuum the area where the cat has been. Best if you can use a steamer vacuum and get every inch possible. Secondly, you need to do the same with any fabrics in the same area, such as a sofa or love seats. Wash any and all clothes you have in hot water in the washing machine.
I think they problem you have been having is when using a spray. The fleas can move away from the treated area by jumping.
2006-09-29 23:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by JPH 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ah I know what stuff you are talking about and it is a load of crap. Completely useless. Pet shop stuff NEVER works.
You need to buy Frontline from your Vet and also some Flea sprays. WIll cost about £45-£60 in total but will kill the Fleas.
Wash out the cat bedding too.
2006-09-30 10:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Trisha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first you need to make sure your cats are treated with proper (not pet shop or supermarket) flea products, use something like frontline or stronghold, then treat the enviroment, a spray from the vets indorex is good about £14, need to vacume first get them fleas awake and up with the vibration then spray the house, go out for a few hours, kick cats out for the afternoon , cover fish then when you return hoover again, the cats need to be treated propely or you will soon re infect your house, make sure any dogs if you have them are treated to
2006-10-01 06:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by carasr32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have used a flea bomb which proved very effective. After use ensure that you vacuum regularly and keep the cats flea treatment up to date ( Frontline is the best I've used~ on the cats obviously). Wash all soft furnishings and ensure that you wash your hands carefully, apparently the flea eggs can get under your finger nails and then you can pass them back to your cat and the cycle will start all over again.If you dont get rid of them completely they'll keep coming back.
2006-09-30 00:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by frisco128 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must have a huge house but have you been buying enough?those cans are good for 300-400 square feet.and if your home is a 2 story then you have just wasted money.after 3 hours of killing time go in and vaccum the carpet and if you have a bag cleaner place a flea collar inside the bag to kill off the fleas and eggs.you may need to hire a steam cleaner to really get rid of your problem.7 pounds a can is very expensive but winter and colder weather is on its way and the fleas will die soon so get them out of your home.
2006-09-29 23:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Advantage, I currently work for a veterinary hospital and that is the only thing that works. You apply it once a month and it kills fleas within hours. Sprays, flea collars, and flea bathes do not work and can be pretty toxic. Especially flea sprays because cats lick themselves to "clean" themselves and if your little one licks their body with the flea spray then they can get extremely sick and it can also be fatal. I hope this helps and good luck!
2006-09-30 10:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flea larvae grow in loose organic matter of any description, even flower pots can be a breeding ground, so can nooks and crannies under skirting boards, seats, cushions, etc.
Your best bet really is a professional pest control service, but if you can stand the smell, Jeyes fluid on the possible breeding areas was traditionally used against fleas.
2006-09-29 23:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋