How to Stop Those Pesky Fleas?

Answer 1

Fleas are a nuisance for humans and pets alike. They are parasitic creatures that can become a health concern for pets because they are known to burrow into the skin of an animal and suck their blood. Trying to get rid of fleas can be an ongoing problem because fleas are known to seek dark places to hide while feeding on the blood of animals, so they are hard to detect. Most pets who have fleas will spend most of their time itching. This would be a good indicator that a pet has fleas. Fleas can become a health problem for pets and humans if they are not controlled. Rat fleas were the main culprit for starting the Bubonic Plague epidemic. Other health problems that can come from fleas are worms, anemia, and skin problems. There are many reasons to control the fleas on a pet as quick as possible.

There are many products that are aimed at controlling and getting rid of fleas once and for all. The three main methods of getting rid of fleas are flea collars, baths, and chemicals. Flea collars are the most popular choice for most people because the collars stay on the neck of the pet for long periods of time, and help to control the fleas. The collars have a chemical inside of it that kills fleas in a matter of days. Fleas cannot survive when the chemicals of the collar are unleashed. There are five different brands of flea collars that are created to get rid of fleas fast. Each of these brands are aimed at specific uses. Some brands get rid of both eggs and adult fleas on a pet. Some brands are only for dogs, and not cats. Other brands are only aimed at killing the eggs and not the adults on a pet. So finding the right brand of flea collar that will get rid of all eggs and adult fleas is the best option. There are also shampoos that can help, but they are not as effective as the flea collars. The chemicals are effective, but they can come with health risks, such as allergic reactions to both pets and humans. However, fleas are still the worst health problems and are worth the risk of using chemicals if needed.

There are also natural methods that a person can use if they do not want to use anything that contains chemicals. The natural methods are freeze dried worms called Nematodes that are known to eat the eggs of fleas. Controlling the environment around the pet is another method. Animals can only attract fleas from other animals. So keeping a pet inside all of the time, except for walks and bathroom breaks is a way to control it. Grooming a pet is another solution. Keeping your pets hair cut and groomed will help keep fleas from jumping into the hair and burrowing into the skin of the animal. There are also natural herb flea collars that can be used, and a type of soil called Diatomaceous Earth that is known to kill insects. Once a method for flea control has been chosen, a person should vacuum their floors and clean out dog beds to get rid of the dead fleas and eggs that can accumulate.