Tuesday, May 31, 2011

She had her house sprayed for fleas, and then the trouble began - The Washington Post

She had her house sprayed for fleas, and then the trouble began - The Washington Post

With a farm, 5 cats and a Jack Russell who are in and out of the house I can tell you what works for us: 1/4 cup boric acid per gallon in the carpet shampoo water will control the fleas (as well as ants and roaches) for up to 1 year. Diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled on the carpets, worked in with a brush and vacuumed out this will also kill the fleas although the boric acid is much easier to use (DE mixed in pet food 1-2x per week will get rid of all worms in your animals).
Some cats (like one of our longhairs) are allergic to fleas and nothing short of occasional short hair clipping and medicated shampoo along with monthly topical drops will work in control the fleas and resultant skin infection.
5/24/2011 10:35:51 AM PDT

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