Certain products are recommended based on the individuals situation and the breed and health of the pet. We prefer not to use chemicals such as those found in feed stores which have the possibility of causing harmful reactions to the pet or the environment. A few statements will be made about fleas and flea control which will hopefully help you understand how to control these parasites. This information may seem a little verbose, but to control fleas you must understand them. As many as 2000 eggs can be laid by the adult female flea within a few weeks.
Eggs are laid on the pet, then they fall off into the carpet, grass, or similar areas.
Fleas generally do not live for more than a few months, but reproduce quickly. A blood meal is required prior to egg laying. Fleas generally cannot live long without a blood meal, which means you will not find many adult fleas outside unless the pets stay outside to provide a source of blood. Eighty five per cent of the immature stages are eggs and larvae. The solution to flea control is to concentrate on the eggs and larval stages before they develop the cocoon or pupae.