Flea problem question

Question

How do I get rid of/control a flea issue on non-carpeted floors. I am not sure what to use. Thank you!

Answer 1

How do I break the flea life cycle?

It is important to treat all of your pets and your house on the same day. It is pointless to treat your house and not your pet, it is also pointless to treat you pet and not your house. This is the only way you will get total flea control.

STEP 1 - Vacuum

Kill fleasYour vacuum cleaner is your number one weapon in the war

Your first step is to vacuum vacuum vacuum! Vacuum your entire house paying particular attention to corners, dark crevices, under furniture, under beds, pet beds, rugs and especially around skirting boards. Put the nozzle attachment on your vacuum cleaner and thoroughly vacuum around all skirting boards and edges of fixtures.

The vibrations from vacuuming also stimulates the fleas to emerge from their cocoons and thus they will be exposed to the insecticide that will be used

STEP 2 - Spray Insecticide

Flea Treatment For your House & Yard

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When choosing an insecticide read the labels of flea sprays, bombs and foggers and look for the ingredient IGR (Insect Growth Regulator)

Spray all carpets, rugs, floors and places your pet sleeps with a flea surface spray, flea bomb or fogger that kills flea eggs, larvae and emerging adult fleas. Check the label of sprays for active ingredients. Use one that contains IGR.  Make sure you get into every nook and cranny and pay special attention around skirting boards and under rugs and furniture.

How do I get rid of fleas on my cat or dog?  Which flea products do I use on my pet?

The older generation of flea control products (Flea powders, flea collars and dips) are now completely obsolete. The latest treatments are top-spots, which are much safer for both pets and humans. These are applied to the skin, usually between the shoulder blades and the chemicals disperse through the skin’s oils. Some of the top spot products available are Advantage, Frontline and Revolution.

You may think that top spot treatments are expensive but I have found it false economy to use anything else. Most of the top spot  products advise that you use them monthly but I have found that once you have broken the flea cycle in your home you will be able to use them less often. I rarely have the need to use them more than once or twice a year. Of course keep in mind that a visiting pet or a neighbor's cat in your yard can start the cycle all over again.

I recommend revolution it is quick and easy to use. I have saw it work on the cats at the spay and neuter clinic. Check out the website given on my source it has a ton of information  

Answer 2

Vacuum the floor carefully after sprinklling flea powder on the floor. Also, make sure you get some of the flea powder in the vacuum bag, too, to deter growth inside the bag.  Dispose of the vacuum bag in a closable baggie or in a large plastic bag that you can tie shut.

Use a good flea powder on the floor preferably from a pet shop, and one suggested by the clerks. but remember, most expensive isn't always the best.

It may take several times to rid of the pests.

Are you between pets, or will your pet have access to the area at the same time?  If you have pets, be sure to get a good flea powder or collar (recommended by your vet) for your pet so they don't reinfest the floor or the floor doesn't reinfest the pet.

   If you have furniture in the area, you should sprinkle and vacuum all areas of the furniture, too.

Answer 3

Flea powder. You know people can get those things too and they carry the plague.  Get rid of them.

Answer 4

If you have pets go to the vet's office and get them Frontline.

You can buy bug bombs at most all super-centers. Read instructions on package you and your pets will likely have to evacuate the home for several hours.

After taking all of these steps, vacuum all upholstery then sweep and mop flooring. Wash linens and anything that could hold fleas.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Just sweep/vacuum and mop as much as possible. You could try spraying flea spray but they shouldn't be around to long on non carpet