help problem w/fleas. we have bombed 3 times.read below for other things we have tried any suggestion?

Question

we have bombed 3 times now i even tried home remodies such as borax vinger and water and dawn which that seemed to help a little better than the bombs any suggestions on what to od now?

Answer 1

First, treat the pet with Capstar. This is a pill that you get from the vet that will kill all of the fleas that get on the animal for the first 24 hours. Second, use either Frontline or Advantage, these can also be purchased from the vet. Frontline can be used on pets 12 weeks old or older. Advantage can be used on animals as young as 6 weeks. If the pet is old enough for either product, switch back and forth between the two. One month use one, the next use the other. The reason I recommend this is that there are two main types of fleas that infest pets. One product works better on the first type and the other product works better on the second type. By using both, you make sure you have covered all your bases.

Once the pet has been treated, you must treat your home and yard. The best products to do this would include not only a killing agent, but also a sterilization agent. Inside, I would use Ultracide, if you can get it. (Many on line sites sell it, including e-Bay.) Follow the instructions on the label! Wash all animal’s bedding and vacuum frequently. Throw out the vacuum bag or dump the catch container after every vacuuming. Also, put a flea collar in the bag or catch container, this will help you kill any fleas that you vacuum up. You can never vacuum too much! DO NOT STEAM CLEAN YOUR RUGS! This is a big one! This can hatch flea eggs and make your problem worse.

Outside I would use Demon WP mixed with Gentrol or Nylar, carefully following label instructions. Treat the entire yard, paying special attention to under bushes and low hanging branches. Most of these products can be bought at any Do-It-Yourself Pest Control company either on line or in a store.

Treating your house and yard is just as important as treating the pet!

It is also very important to stay away from the grocery store or box store products like Zodiac or Hartz. Many of these products can cause severe allergic reactions in animals.

Answer 2

Are you treating the yard as well? Do the products you've been using contain an insect growth regulator (IGR)? A product without an IGR in it will only kill adult fleas leaving the eggs to hatch a couple weeks later.

I would treat the house and yard with a product that contains an IGR, and get Frontline or Advantage for the dog. Continue to use the Frontline or Advantage even after the fleas are under control as a preventative.

Answer 3

Don't use the fogger(propellant) style bug bombs because they don't get under your furniture. The propellant ones shoot the poison out like a sprinkler in your garden, and your furniture acts like umbrella's. Protecting anything under them from the poison. I have been using the smoke style bombs for several years now with great success. The smoke will drift under and behind your furniture(if it is against the wall).

I have more recently been using the services of "Fleabusters". My wife has been using these guys for years. I like their service because they can put their treatment down with my pet being in the same room. They also offer a one year guarantee on their service. You can find them on the web at www.fleabuster.com.

Answer 4

You can find information on getting rid of fleas at http://pests.in/fleas.html