Everything you need to know about Fleas

Anyone who has ever battled fleas knows how difficult they are to eradicate. Once a business becomes infested, control can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. A flea-infested dog or cat can introduce hundreds of new flea eggs into the business each day. By mid- to late summer, owners often find themselves fighting a losing battle against established flea populations that are enormous.
A better way to manage fleas is through prevention. By taking action before fleas are abundant, pet owners can avoid severe infestations later in the season. Preventive flea control has been made possible by new product innovations and insights into flea biology. We now know that adult fleas (the biting stage) spend virtually their entire life on the pet, not on their surroundings . Eggs are laid on the fur and fall off into their surroundings, wherever the pet lays, sleeps or spends time. After hatching, the eggs transform into larvae, pupae, and eventually adults to renew the cycle.
 Pet owners can break the cycle of flea development and prevent future generations by killing the eggs as they are laid on the pet, or by eliminating the egg-laying adults. The easiest way to do this is to take action before flea problems get out of control. Several products are available which are convenient and effective.

ADGGP accepts any flea treatment program that kills both adult fleas and larvae.  With the dogs being outside 90% of the time it is necessary to require this amount of coverage.  If you have questions or concern please feel free to ask.

Product Active Ingredient Species & active ingredient Dosage Effects
Advantage Imidacloprid For dogs 7+ weeks, and cats 8+ weeks Topical: Once/month Kills adult fleas and larvae. Does not kill ticks
Advantage Multi Imidacloprid
Moxidectin
For dogs 3+ lbs and 8+ weeks, and cats 2+ lbs and 9+ weeks Topical: Once/month Kills adult fleas. Does not kill ticks.
K9 Advantix Imidacloprid
Permethrin
For dogs 7+ weeks Topical: Once/month Kills and repels adult fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes; prevents flea eggs and larvae from maturing.
Bio Spot Pyrethrin
Methoprene
For dogs 12+ weeks Topical: Once every 2 months Kills and repels adult fleas, ticks, mosquitoes; stops development of flea eggs and larvae
Capstar Nitenpyram For dogs and cats 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs Oral: As needed (can be given daily) Kills adult fleas. Starts to work in 30 minutes; no residual activity.
Defend Permethrin For dogs 4+ weeks Topical: Once/month Kills and repels ticks, mosquitoes, lice, and adult fleas.
Frontline Plus Fipronil Methoprene For dogs and cats 8+ weeks Topical: Once/month Kills adult fleas and ticks. Prevents flea eggs and larvae from maturing. Treats and controls chewing lice. Aids in the control of sarcoptic mange.
Program Lufenuron For dogs and cats 6+ weeks Oral: Once/month Stops the development of flea eggs. Does not kill adult fleas. Does not kill ticks.
Revolution Selamectin For dogs 6+ weeks Topical liquid: Once/month Kills adult fleas, flea eggs, and American dog tick. Prevents heartworm; controls ear mites.
Sentinel Lufenuron (IDI), Milbemycin Oxime For dogs 4+ weeks, and 2+ lbs Oral tablet: Once/month Stops development of flea eggs and larvae. Does not kill ticks or adult fleas. Prevents heartworm