Dr Jim Humphreys on Flea Treatment
In this flea video Dr. Jim Humphreys discusses misconceptions about flea treatment and flea control products.
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Study Reveals Imidacloprid Highly Effective
The 22nd World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP), Calgary, Canada was the location for the announcement of the latest results of a large-scale, international,...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on August 27, 2009
Pet Connection Blog » Use special care when choosing and using *…* August 27, 2009 – Great summary about flea treatment products and issues. Cat owners, be careful with *flea*, tick treatment August...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on September 3, 2009
Fleeing the *Fleas* August 27, 2009 – Good strategy is shared for protecting pets against fleas.
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How to Avoid Counterfeit Flea Treatment Products
Counterfeit flea treatment products are suspected to be contributing to the adverse reactions being reported by pet owners after using flea treatment products. In the first post in this series I listed...
View ArticleNatural Flea Remedy Diatomaceous Earth (Video)
Today’s video discusses the natural flea remedy, diatomaceous earth (DE).
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009Flea Control : Making Homemade Flea Dip– Cordell shares ideas about how to use a water dip with the addition of essential oils. His patient is likely to be more cooperative than yours...
View ArticleHow long does it take to get rid of fleas?
How long does it take to get rid of fleas? This is one of the most asked questions when it comes to flea control. It takes about eight weeks to get rid of fleas if you are using the triangle of...
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Where do you buy diatomaceous earth for flea control?
Most people do not know where to buy diatomaceous earth for flea control. For flea pest control, the best source for this product is in a health food store, a feed store, or online retailers–even eBay...
View ArticleCapstar Cat Flea Treatment (Video)
In this video you can see how effective Capstar Cat Flea Treatment is–fleas are jumping off of Moose the cat within a half an hour of administration. People want to know what the best flea treatment...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on September 29, 2009
September 25, 2009Beyond Pesticides Executive Director Jay Feldman Named to Organic Standards Board– This good news is from the Beyond Pesticides website. I suggest bookmarking the site if you want to...
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EPA Flea Advisory Update Imminent
If you have been following this issue for any amount of time, you know that the EPA issued a flea product advisory back in April 2009 related to the spot-on flea products. Reported negative reactions...
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Dawn Dish Soap for Flea Control?
Dawn dish soap IS useful for removing oil from the fur and feathers of wildlife but is not recommended for use on pets for flea control. Why? Dish soap is harsh and does not support the skin PH of your...
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Cat Flea Treatment Safety Tips
Many people are unaware of cat flea treatment dangers from the improper application of spot-on flea products for felines. There are a few flea product application cautionary tips every cat owner should...
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Flea Treatment Options
Every day people seek guidance on flea treatment options and many get bad advice that can be downright deadly to their pet. Ultimately, the best flea treatment for your dog or cat is the one that works...
View ArticleTriangle of Successful Flea Control (Video)
To get rid of fleas the best strategy is to use the triangle of successful flea control. This flea treatment video shares this three sided approach that attacks fleas on the animal, inside the home,...
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Flea Treatment for Pregnant Dog & Puppies
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of people asking about whether or not flea treatment can be safely used on dogs with puppies. The safest answer is: Do NOT use commercial flea treatment on your pet if it...
View ArticleAnother Spot-On Flea Product Issue Revealed
A poodle stuck in its crate last week had a visit to the vet who traced the problem to the pet’s spot-on flea treatment. Residue from the product Advantage, applied between the poodle’s shoulders,...
View ArticleDo fleas live in water?
One of our readers asked, “Do fleas live in water?” Daphnia are commonly called water fleas although they are not fleas from the family Siphonaptera–which are the ones you are probably asking about....
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What about Garlic as flea treatment?
People are always asking if they can give garlic to pets to help get rid of fleas. Once again, people give out bad advice and say, yes. No, NO, NO! Don’t give garlic to pets for flea treatment. First,...
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Are boron products (borax, boric acid) safe for flea treatment?
Borate, Boric Acid, and Boron cause confusion. Borax (Na2B4O7-10H2O) and Boric Acid (H3BO3) are made from the natural occurring element, Boron. Although the home flea remedy use of 20 Mule Team Borax...
View ArticleBorax Flea Treatment (Video)
In this pest control video Mark Govan discusses how to use Borax in the home but fails to discuss pet dangers which I wrote about in the first post in this series. Obviously, borax powder can be used...
View ArticleBoric Acid Flea Treatment (Video)
Mark Govan discusses how to use Boric Acid for flea treatment in the home but does not discuss the dangers to pets as I mentioned in the first post in this series. Again, less toxic options are always...
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Are fleas becoming immune to flea treatments?
There has been much speculation as to whether or not fleas are becoming immune to flea treatments on the market. Just whether or not flea treatment resistence is a reality has not been widely studied....
View ArticlePet Flea Infestation (Video)
People often ask how they can tell if their animal has fleas–which surprises me since anyone who pays attention to their animal should be alert to some of the warning signs. Some signs of a flea...
View ArticleAre flea circuses real?
I thought it might be time to inject a bit of fun into this topic. If you want more than the flea circus video above, read more about Victorian flea performers or I’ll be posting a few other videos...
View ArticleFlea Circus News (Video)
Flea Circuses were more common in the Victorian age. Learn more about these novel flea acts here or the flea circus history website. You can also listen to a public radio interview about flea circuses.
View ArticleAcme Flea Circus (Video)
The Acme Flea Circus visits Chicago, Illinois…fun news report. Fleas used are not the dog or cat flea but the human flea–one that prefers human hosts but that is rare today in civilized environments.
View ArticleDiagnosing a Flea Infestation (Video)
I’ve talked about identifying a flea infestation on a pet before but here is a video that shows you how to look and then how to use a flea comb to identify your pet has fleas. Most fleas can be seen...
View ArticleKitten Flea Treatment (Video)
Using flea treatment on kittens under 8 weeks of age is not recommended. This video shows how to use a flea comb to get rid of fleas and determine if a kitten has a flea infestation. Large numbers of...
View ArticleFlea Bite Anemia in Cats (Video)
This brief video discusses how to identify a cat flea infestation and how to determine if your cat is at risk from flea bite anemia.
View ArticleCat Flea Treatment: Bathing a Cat (Video)
This video shows how to do cat flea treatment using a bath, flea treatment, and a flea comb. You don’t have to use a flea control shampoo–any pet shampoo will do and I recommend pet oatmeal shampoo....
View ArticleFlea & Tick Prevention (Video)
Learn about the flea life cycle and learn more about flea prevention and why it is important.
View ArticlePuppy Flea Treatment: Bathing (Video)
Neem Oil is mentioned as an ingredient in the flea shampoo and flea dip treatment video. As stated in the video, be sure to use products labeled for puppies specifically as others could be toxic.
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Cat Flea Bath Tips
Earlier this week I shared a video on cat flea treatment by bathing your cat but there are a few other tips I thought might be useful. One of the common mistakes people make is to think that their pet...
View ArticleTraining Fleas (Video)
I have not found the source for this trained flea video (ad for Playstation) but since I am into animal behavior I thought it was interesting. Not sure if it is true but it captured my curiosity....
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EPA Wants Your Comments
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting public comment on options for disclosing inert ingredients in pesticides. In this anticipated rule making, EPA is seeking ideas for...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on January 20, 2010
January 20, 2010Common Side Effects of Dog Flea Control Products http://bit.ly/7P6pGy– Vet Info shares some side effects and resistance concerns over flea control products. In 2008, over 1,000 deaths...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010Bayer opens flea product sales to retail outlets: Bayer Animal Health announced Tuesday an end to its decades-old … http://bit.ly/cnfOE4– Bayer will not longer allow exclusive...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010Study Finds Residential and Agricultural Pesticides in Household Dust– More pesticide risks from common flea control product ingredients.February 19, 2010Pyrethroid Pesticides in...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on February 26, 2010
February 19, 2010Tell EPA to Minimize the Impact of Pesticide Drift, Comment by March 5– You can submit your comments and sign the Pesticide Action Network of North America (PANNA) petition. Be quick,...
View ArticleFlea Treatment News on March 5, 2010
March 4, 2010New Study Links Pesticide Use to Thyroid Disease in Women– I’ve been pondering the increase in thyroid conditions and other endocrine issues.March 4, 2010Hartz Defeated In Jury Trial!–...
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EPA Flea Treatment Study Hits the News
The long overdue results from the last Office of Pesticides Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to make significant changes when it comes to spot-on products. Ya think? I...
View ArticleOrganic Pest Control is the Right Choice
If you ever worry about organic pest control or natural flea control, you’ll be interested in this bit of news. Although it does not specifically have to do with flea treatment for dogs or flea...
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How to get rid of fleas in Ohio? (Subscriber Question)
Recently Flea Control Secrets received an email from a subscriber (Peter) who had a multiple part inquiry. The person owns three thick coated dogs and said that he cannot get the Frontline Plus drops...
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What is the best flea treatment for your pet?
One of the most asked questions is, “What is the best flea treatment?” The answer can vary greatly depending on who you talk to but the real question should be, “What is the best flea treatment for my...
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Natural Flea Control?
There is a lot of talk about natural flea control these days but people are a bit confused about it. Natural flea control doesn’t indicate that something is not toxic, only that it is made from...
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ShooTAG Flea Control without Toxins
Shoo Tags™ target fleas, ticks or mosquitos to protect your pet against them. They do not work in tackling those not on the animal however–such as the surrounding environment. One of the nice things...
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