You may find that most fleas congregate on the neck or tail area. Restrict pet's access to areas where flea population may be particularly annoying or where cleaning is difficult. Outdoors, fleas may live in the pet's favorite sleeping areas, in crawl spaces, under shrubs, along pet walk-ways, and in moist areas protected from hot, dry conditions and direct sun. Screen all crawl-space vents to prevent access by pets, rodents, or stray animals. Outdoors, spot-treat pet resting areas.
Organic matter can temporarily harbor fleas while they are off the host.
Indoors, vacuum areas frequented by your pet on a regular weekly basis during the year, more frequently in late summer and fall when flea populations increase. Dispose of collected material by sealing in a plastic bag and disposing in the garbage. A flea collar is only partially effective, especially on large pets where the collar is far away from the tail. Precautions Follow all product label directions carefully. You must take care when using any powder or spray to avoid getting the insecticide into the pet's eyes, nostrils, mouth or genital area.