ok well i found out all 5 of my dogs were infested with fleas and ticks. i removed them from their bodies but my one question is how can i kill all the fleas and ticks in my backyard. ok well maybe not all, i think that would be a bit impossible. but is their a way i can neutralize the problem? is their a pesticide i can use specifically for fleas an ticks that is garden friendly that i can spray on the lawn, bushes, flowers e.t.c.? need some help plz thank u
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Don't know about the yard, but Frontline will kill the fleas and ticks on your dogs and be a lot less toxic... pricey though with 5.
yes go to menards they have flea and tick spray for the yard make sure you also treat your house of else it will be a loosing battle
Well, there isnt anything you can lay down. They are everywhere and nothing will keep there population down. The only thing to do is protect your pets. K9 advantik is a very good product. I use it religiously on my animals. It is almost fail proof if you keep up the regimen. It is costly but very well worth it. You dont want flee infestation in your house...they bed in everything. Its almost immposible to get rid of them in your house. I hope you can get your prob under control fast
Treating outdoors areas
When treating the area surrounding your house, remember that fleas are not found in your driveway gravel or in the open. The larvae do not survive high temperatures. They are found in shaded areas, like under porches, decks, car ports, at the edges of woods, and especially in places where your pets lay down outdoors.
Dursban:
You can use Dursban for ridding the yard of fleas. Home Depot will have the generic stuff. Spray according to the directions on the label. This is fairly toxic stuff. The generic name is Chlorpyrifos.
Nematodes:
This is a new product for outdoor treatment. "Bio Flea Halt" and "Interrupt" are two brand names -- probably others exist. Nematodes are bugs that eat fleas. You apply it to your backyard with a pump sprayer; hose sprayers will also work. [Not sure about details of application: do you apply to grass? dirt? what about decks? effect on existing plants?] Toxicity to humans/dogs is non-existent, early studies show a good degree of effectiveness.
For those with outdoor pets, diatomaceous earth, boric acid and silica aerogels can be used to treat your lawn for fleas and ticks. These chemicals were lauded by the Apr 92 Sunset magazine in their list of least toxic chemicals, sprays and dusts, which were discussed for those people who want to control pests more naturally. These are not poisons, and kill by clinging to, scratching and and destroying the waxy exteriors, or dessicating the pests. Sunset does point out that these chemicals should not be inhaled as they will irritate or abrade the lungs in the same way (which isn't a big problem once they've settled into your lawn). Diatomaceous earth is an abrading agent (much like borax). Use natural grade rather than pool grade diatomacious earth. Boric acid is also a abrading agent. Silica aerogels are dessicants, and kill the insects through dehydration. It is recommended that these chemicals be used in powder form to kill fleas and ticks.
got the sam e problem . we sprayed our yard down with bleach water and dawn dish soap. it helped. but when we got rid of the dogs we had to burn everything. but the bleach water and dawn dish soap elimanated most of them just hook it up,to the water hose. do it at least two times a week. hope this helped.
Im sorry I dont know the name off the top of my head but there is a natural enzyme for the lawn and it will eat fleas and other pesty bugs but it is family, pet, and garden friendly. Ive been told you can find this at any garden center. There are also pesticides that are supposed to be safe after they dry but im not sure I would trust that IF your dogs eat grass. Good luck.
THIS IS THE ANSWER!! moth balls and flakes will remove the fleas from inside and around your home. We have tried everything and nothing worked! my aunt used moth balls roughly 8 months ago and has not had a problem since! Promise! Another thing, when you are trying to get rid of fleas on your animals use Dawn Brand antibacterial dish soap. Soap it on them really thick and leave it on them for 10 minutes, and you will actually see the fleas suffocating. It is a much cheaper option and much safer for your dogs. My parents are both vets and this is always the recommendation for fleas! It will clean your dog very well and help with shedding.Good Luck!!
I'm not sure what to use on the yard - but make sure it is animal safe. You don't want your little guys getting sick from that. Make sure to treat your dogs w/ Frontline every month to keep the fleas and ticks off of them. You may want to get them checked for Lyme Disease (a tick transmitted disease). If you start noticing your pups being lethargic or favoring certain legs then definitely get them checked!!
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