we have a real problem with fleas. we are using advantix on the dogs but they keep getting reinfested from the yard. what is a good way to treat the yard and not harm my dogs or children?
2007-07-25 01:17:40 · 7 answers · asked by goodgirl63628 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
What a headache you are experiencing. I know, I've been there. You need to first make sure your yard is clean of any dead leaves and debris. No piled wood, or junk....get rid of the places the fleas like to live. Then treat your entire yard with a store bought bug killer (be sure it says fleas on the bottle, most of them do). Try Lowe's, or even Target or Walmart. Keep up with the Advantix faithfully because even though the fleas jump on your dogs, they should also be killed on your dog. A flea bath once a month would be a good idea for your dogs too until the problem is gone. If your dogs are 'loaded' with fleas, take them to a professional groomer, they have better and safer products. But if you are only seeing a few fleas, you can handle the bath yourself. Let the dog sit in a soapy later for 5 minutes before you rinse. Also get yourself a household flea spray (they are all safe, but read the labels), and treat the floors, and furniture where your dogs sleep. Wash your dogs bedding in HOT water frequently, and/or spray it good with the indoor flea spray too. It will take a bit of time, but you should have it all under control in about a month of continuous treatment. Good luck!
2007-07-25 02:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by suz_mini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the feed and seed store in my town, I was told to get Lime, dust entire yard. The lime burn the fleas causing the fleas to move from your yard and out of your life forever. Lime will not harm the dogs or the kids. The lime does work. Hope this helps.
2007-07-25 08:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by ladyj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We purchased a granule stuff from Walmart, it will say on the bag that it kills fleas and tics among other insects, we put this on our yard three years ago and haven't had any problems since that time with fleas or tics....you will find it in the lawn and garden area...
Note, we applied it heavier than recommended and put it on our deck as well...
2007-07-25 08:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a spray for that, try petmeds/gardening surplus. buy a good one, the cheap off/store brands are a waste of your money. your vet can also recommend a good one or probably sell you one. i buy flea bombs once a year from my vet and it really works on killing the fleas and the unhatched eggs. your animals will have to be out of the house for about 4 hours.
2007-07-25 08:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by kathy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing like a chicken or guinea. Even bob quail, if you could have a few
2007-07-25 10:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some Dursban or have someone spray with Malathion. your local pest company can also help out.
2007-07-25 09:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by puppylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local garden center, and see what they advise.
2007-07-25 08:20:31 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋