What is the best way to get rid of fleas in a house and on pets?
FLEA CONTROL Successful flea control involves a two-pronged program which controls both the fleas on your pets, and those within the environment. There are several programs which are recommendable depending upon your environmental situation. These will be presented in outline form. It is important to remember that flea control must be practiced on all animals in the household. Here are some insecticide programs which can be used on various animals: Dips . In many cases, dips are the most effective way to kill fleas. Dips are usually applied to dogs every 5-7 days. A dip should be applied after a shampoo and rinse by pouring and sponging the solution over the dog so that every part of the dog is covered. The dip should be allowed to dry on the dog, and should not be towelled or rinsed off. You should always wear rubber gloves while applying a dip. Most dips are sold as concentrates and are to be diluted with water just before application because the dips lose their activity rapidly afte