Avoid rapid reproduction of fleas and ticks

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE

Nisus

Recent regulations have limited the number of products that can be used to combat fleas and ticks indoors. There often are limitations on carpet applications or long re-treatment intervals. These regulations can make customers a little nervous, however, because they may continue to find these pests and suffer from bites.

The biggest issue with these pests is often the sheer number present, thanks to high reproductive success. Populations can get out of control rapidly, especially if a host is nearby.

The first goal is to knock down numbers rapidly. This step may involve finding and eliminating the host, performing exclusion work that prevents wildlife re-entry, and having customers work with their veterinarians to treat pets for fleas and ticks.

Other solutions include using a non-residual insecticide and disinfectant that kills fleas and ticks on contact and can be applied and reapplied as necessary to knock down the population.
With both pests, vacuuming often can be the deciding factor. Using an appropriate product between vacuuming rounds is not only an effective way to kill and eliminate pests rapidly, but it also eliminates other ectoparasites and harmful pathogens. Another bonus: Vacuuming will help deodorize in areas where wildlife has invaded the structure by removing hair and dander.

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