If you have pets in your home, then you've mostly like been infected with fleas at some stage. Taking this simple quiz will help you to determine if you have the information needed to battle this problem with the most effectiveness and ensure that you get rid of your fleas before they get rid of you...
1) When is the best time to check your pet for fleas?
- A) When they start scratching
- B) During the hot summer months
- C) On a weekly basis
The answer is C) On a weekly basis. Even though fleas are a lot more prevalent during the hot summer months, this doesn't mean that it is not possible for them to
breed during Fall and even Winter. If you can check your pet during grooming every week, you are much more likely to find these critters before they can start to do serious damage. If you wait until your pet starts scratching, then chances are the fleas have already taken up residence in other places around your home, and are going to be much harder to get rid of.
What is the most effective method of flea control?
- A) Flea Baths
- B) Flea Collars
- C) Spot On Applications
The answer is C) Spot On Applications. Not to discount flea baths and collars completely. These can be effective secondary treatments for your pets. Flea baths will generally only last a few days at best. A good flea bath is a great way to get rid of the initial discomfort for your pet while a topical treatment takes effect. A flea collar, while very popular amongst pet owners, doesn't give overall protection to your pet. You will find that the fleas will quite often avoid the area around the collar, but still congregate around the back area of the animal.
How long can flea cocoons lay dormant before hatching?
- A) One Week
- B) One Month
- C) One Year
The answer, believe it or not, is C) One Year. Sometimes, given the right conditions, it can even be longer than this. This is why it is of the utmost importance that you not only treat your pet but treat your home as well. This means vacuuming thoroughly, and keeping lawns and bushes trimmed and mowed around the home. You will also want to wash linen, clothing, and all materials that your pet has had contact with. Otherwise, those cocoons are just going to be hiding out and waiting for the best conditions to start hatching and taking over your home again.
Whether you have dogs, cats, guinea pigs or rats, it is important that you are persistent with your flea treatment regime. Keep your lawns mowed, and clean out your dog kennels, kitty litters and guinea pig run on a regular basis, and you will be sure to reap the benefits of a flea free home, which is a good thing for both you and your pets.
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