Bloomin Fleas

[cassa333]

How the hell do you get rid of fles?

I have spent a fortune on sprays, bombs and powder but they just seem to come back from somewhere.

4 spraybombs and a tin of spray £45. Then 2 spray bombs, two tubs of powder and three tins of spray.

I have even taken to spraying myself but nothing seems to work.

Any ideas different from Bob Martin and Johnsons anyone.??? Please... PLEASE.

The little f000ers only ever bit me and I look like I'l got measles or something.

I HATE THEM BUT THEY LOVE ME :(

[Prudie]

Well are they from your pets? If so you would have saved a lot of money and effort in the long run by going to the vets and getting something proper that actually works, be it Advocate, Stronghold, whatever the vet prescribes.

[tamborine]

contain the cat to a room with sweepable flooring, or keep cat outdoors.

[ummmm]

I got Acclaim spray for the house and Stronghold for the cat. I haven't seen a flea since....although my cat is very young.

[bluemoon1]

Have all your pets put down...............only joking.

[quizzkid]

I found that the ones you used didn't work very well. I bought Staykill for the house. It is about £12 for 500ml and you spray around skirting boards, etc and it worked for me when I had a flea infestation. I use Frontline for my pets. I bought my spray from the vets or you can get it online. You always get one or two persistent little beggars but you just have to keep going and spray where you see them. Good luck, I know this can be a nightmare.

[Prudie]

Tambo sometimes I think you could write great tips for Viz :-))

[Buenchico]

With regard to stuff that you apply to animals, I've never found anything from supermarkets or pet shops that really works. You need to go a vet's surgery or (usually far cheaper!) a pharmacy for the stuff that does the job. Try Ectoline from Asda pharmacies. (It's the same chemical as Frontline but cheaper).

As far as sprays for carpets, etc, I've found that the stuff equine supply shops sell for use in stables works best. (NB: It can be used in domestic environments but you MUST read the label VERY carefully and follow the instructions to the letter!!!)

[tamborine]

Prudie, I dont know how others live but all my animals & pets with fur coats live in stables & barns. Dogs & cats come into my kitchen only; where the carpet starts they stop! I dont have flea problems indoors but outside there are fleas, ticks and mites that bother the beasts ;)

[ummmm]

Acclaim flea spray apparently works for 12 months. And make sure you treat the cat monthly. Especially in this weather.

[cassa333]

The cat died a month ago and her friends are hanging on for dear life sink it isducts that are ineffectual :(

I'll try the vets. They MUST have the good stuff lol

[pastafreak]

I always recommend either R.I.P. or Indorex flea sprays for the house. Both are effective for up to 12 months. I buy online,but vets may have either one. I know I got the R.I.P. from them.

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[ummmm]

Sorry cassa :-(