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 |
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