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1 Step 1: Treat the pet first (vet-grade)
Step 1: Treat the pet first (vet-grade)
Over-the-counter products often don't work. Vet-grade products (Frontline Plus, Advantage II, Bravecto) kill adults + prevent eggs.
Frontline Plus (topical, monthly)
Kills fleas + ticks + eggs. ~$50 for 6 months.
Bravecto (oral, every 3 months)
Chewable, dogs. Longer-lasting. Requires vet prescription. ~$60 per dose.
Capstar (oral, immediate kill)
Kills adults in 30 min. Use BEFORE long-term product. ~$15 for 6.
2 Step 2: Wash all bedding HOT
Step 2: Wash all bedding HOT
Pet bedding, your sheets, throw pillows, blankets. Hot wash + hot dry kills all stages. Some items need to be tossed.
Hot wash + high heat dry
120°F+ kills all stages.
Wash everything pet sits on
Couch cushion covers, throw blankets, dog bed.
3 Step 3: Vacuum daily for 2-3 weeks
Step 3: Vacuum daily for 2-3 weeks
Vacuum every floor, under furniture, edges. Empty bag/canister OUTSIDE in sealed bag. Vacuuming triggers eggs to hatch (then they meet your treatment).
Daily vacuuming, empty outside
2-3 weeks straight. The single most underrated tactic.
Vacuum under furniture and along baseboards
Larvae hide in dark corners.
4 Step 4: Treat carpets + furniture
Step 4: Treat carpets + furniture
IGR (insect growth regulator) prevents eggs from developing. Adulticide kills adults. Combination products handle both.
Diatomaceous earth (powder)
Mechanical kill, no chemicals. Sprinkle, wait 24-48 hrs, vacuum. ~$15.
5 Step 5: Treat yard (where pets go)
Step 5: Treat yard (where pets go)
Pet brings fleas in from yard. Treat outdoor areas pet uses with permethrin or similar.
Bifen IT outdoor concentrate
Hose-end spray. Treats yard quickly. ~$30.
Beneficial nematodes (biological control)
Tiny worms eat flea larvae. Apply to lawn. ~$25.
6 Step 6: Maintain prevention (monthly pet treatment)
Step 6: Maintain prevention (monthly pet treatment)
Stop treatment too early = re-infestation. Keep pet on monthly preventive year-round.
Monthly preventive year-round
Don't seasonal. Year-round is cheaper than treating an outbreak.
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