Fleas are blood-sucking insects that latch onto animals to bite them for a meal. While they can bite people, too, fleas prefer to live and breed on dogs and cats because of their thick fur that provides shelter. Unfortunately, these same pets can bring the fleas into the home where they can cause a nuisance and even serious disease problems for humans and other household members. This article will provide tips on how to get a flea problem under control using a combination of methods including cleaning, pesticide sprays and pet-friendly topical treatments.

Toxic Respond first step in a successful flea treatment is to use an on-pet flea treatment that works for the type of pet you have. Follow the recommended time intervals and application instructions closely. Many products, such as Frontline spray and Advantage, contain a flea-repelling ingredient to kill adult fleas on the pet and help keep them from returning.

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If your pet has a significant flea infestation, it may be necessary to treat the entire house. This can be done using a product like a fogger that will kill both adult fleas and eggs, as well as larvae and pupae. This is a good choice when you have a severe flea problem in which the adults are far outnumbering the eggs and larvae.

After the fogger has been used in the house, it is important to vacuum and sweep all carpeted areas, especially those areas where your pet sleeps and spends a lot of time. It is also a good idea to vacuum upholstery and other hard-to-reach places such as cracks, crevices, under furniture and in rugs.