NFR Mother F'in Hitchhikers...

[Canuck from Kansas]

... of the flea sort.

As many may know, we have pups, we've always had pups, usually 2 to 3, and never, and I mean NEVER, had a flea problem, until now. Had them with cats, but not dogs. We treat our pups with Advantix, usually only once or twice a season (last time was about a month ago) and never had a tick or flea issue. Now here, fleas!!! Not sure where they picked them up, the previous owner left our new home in somewhat of a disgraceful state of uncleanliness, they had an old dog that from what the neighbors say, was not particularly well cared for, so its entirely possible the little Mother Effers were left behind.

Anyways, any suggestions - have sprayed both pups with Adams flea and Tick, will treat again with Avantix tomorrow. What do you do to protect your best fishin' buds from hitchhikers.

Cheers

 

[Dloy]

Bomb your house and go fishing for a couple/few days (google flea gestation period). Then bomb the house again to kill the newborns. After a few hours (or the next day) you’re good to go. That gets the house flea free, but the yard may need attention too.

 

[charles sullivan]

Boric acid on the rugs does wonders. You can purchase it as "roach rid." It is less toxic than table salt (ld50). It acts as a desiccant and dries out the eggs that hatch in rugs/ carpets. Hit the dog beds too. It last a long time, like 6 months. I am a believer.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Be careful with boric acid. If dogs ingest it, it can be fatal.

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

Be careful with boric acid. If dogs ingest it, it can be fatal.

Thinking more along the lines of Diatomaceous Earth Powder.

cheers

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Thinking more along the lines of Diatomaceous Earth Powder.

cheers

I don't think I'd do DE powder either as it can cause respiratory problems.

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

I don't think I'd do DE powder either as it can cause respiratory problems.

Really, all reading suggested safe (in feed etc,)

How to Fight Fleas With Diatomaceous Earth

Use food-grade diatomaceous earth to get rid of fleas in your house without worrying about toxic chemicals.

www.thesprucepets.com

So good to know, thanks for the input!

 

[Richard Olmstead]

The best method I have found for getting fleas off an infested dog (I realize this may not be your entire problem), is washing with Dawn liquid dish soap. This was recommended to me by a vet as cheaper and as effective as any flea shampoo. Man, did those dead fleas come washing off in the rinse!

 

[Jim F.]

I don't think I'd do DE powder either as it can cause respiratory problems.

I have used it outside on the lawn - clears out ants and Box Elder Bug adults/nymphs/larvae. I apply it carefully and never let the dog out until it had settled for a couple hours. I wouldn't use it indoors, however (read: vacuum cleaner spreading dust particulate).

 

[Jim F.]

The best method I have found for getting fleas off an infested dog (I realize this may not be your entire problem), is washing with Dawn liquid dish soap. This was recommended to me by a vet as cheaper and as effective as any flea shampoo. Man, did those dead fleas come washing off in the rinse!

The best method I have found for getting fleas off an infested dog (I realize this may not be your entire problem), is washing with Dawn liquid dish soap. This was recommended to me by a vet as cheaper and as effective as any flea shampoo. Man, did those dead fleas come washing off in the rinse!

The wetting agent in Dawn effectively suffocates a lot of different insect pests - I've used it against both Aphids and the aforementioned Box Elder Bugs to good effect.

 

[Tom Butler]

The wetting agent in Dawn effectively suffocates a lot of different insect pests - I've used it against both Aphids and the aforementioned Box Elder Bugs to good effect.

Old school. We don't have a dishwasher so the dawn dish water goes on the roses and other flowers if needed, just like grandma. Usually the lady bugs will get them though so I have to be careful.

 

[Dustin Chromers]

... of the flea sort.

As many may know, we have pups, we've always had pups, usually 2 to 3, and never, and I mean NEVER, had a flea problem, until now. Had them with cats, but not dogs. We treat our pups with Advantix, usually only once or twice a season (last time was about a month ago) and never had a tick or flea issue. Now here, fleas!!! Not sure where they picked them up, the previous owner left our new home in somewhat of a disgraceful state of uncleanliness, they had an old dog that from what the neighbors say, was not particularly well cared for, so its entirely possible the little Mother Effers were left behind.

Anyways, any suggestions - have sprayed both pups with Adams flea and Tick, will treat again with Avantix tomorrow. What do you do to protect your best fishin' buds from hitchhikers.

Cheers

Try Bravecto. It's big gun stuff. I only apply during the warmer months as I view it as serious chem/medicine. Believe it or not immunities develop in pests and products like frontline are virtually useless. Once highly effective, now basically chemical without benefit.

 

[brownheron]

Try Bravecto. It's big gun stuff. I only apply during the warmer months as I view it as serious chem/medicine. Believe it or not immunities develop in pests and products like frontline are virtually useless. Once highly effective, now basically chemical without benefit.

We do the same thing. One treat they like to eat and good to go for three months.

 

[FinLuver]

I don't think I'd do DE powder either as it can cause respiratory problems.

In humans as well…