When using this medicine, do I also need to flea bomb or spray the apartment ? Or will the medicine kill all fleas in the apartment, as well?
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No, it will only take care of fleas on the animal. If your apt is infested it will have to be bombed.
1252654
I am not sure but I always vacuum three times per week and any eggs or flees that get into carpet or on furniture and get back on the pet they will be killed within 24 hours. I have never used any bomb. I hope this helps
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Hi, advantage will kill the fleas on your cat. You have to use it on your cat every month in the warm weather months. If you have carpets in your house you may have to use a bomb. I do not have tile floors as I live in the tropics, I have never bombed my house. This all depends on whether you see or feel fleas in the carpet.
1252656
The medicine only kills the fleas and eggs on the animal. You still need to spray flea killer on furniture and wherever the pet sleeps, wash bed linens, and vacuum frequently until the fleas are eradicated.
1252657
I think you will need to bomb the house if you have fleas in your carpet. The Advantage is to put on your pet.
1252658
I only put the ointment on my indoor cats. If urs are outdoor/ indoor, then you need to do more.
2259965
Understand, this product is designed for inside use, period! It is also designed to work over a 7 month period of time. There is no need to spray each week. At most, once every 3 - 4 months. It is also designed to be mixed with a pesticide for knock down of adulr and juvinile fleas. Any questions, just ask. I am a former professional Pest Control Tech.
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It is poison that kills fleas and other pests. -- And it will kill them wherever they are - even if they are living on hardwood floors. However, on hardwood floors, they have nothing to cling to, so they are very easy to vacuum up off hardwood, tile, and vinyl floors. -- The best way to do that is with a vacuum cleaner that has a bag. Place five or six moth balls into a new vacuum bag and then vacuum the house thoroughly. (Take up the throw rugs - hang them outside and soak them in a flea/tick killer and let them dry and then wash them out and let dry again before bringing them back inside). -- After you have finished vacuuming the house - and all the furniture - including mattresses and box springs - and closets - leave the bag on the vacuum for several days. The moth balls will kill the pests you've sucked up into it. -- Then take the vacuum outside away from the house and carefully remove the bag - tape up the hole, put it in an intact plastic bag, tie up securely and throw it into the trash. -- If that doesn't do the trick - you may need a professional exterminator. And btw: DO NOT put the flea powder poison in the vacuum bag, because no matter how good of an exhaust filter you have on the vacuum, it will disperse the poison into the air and you will breathe it in and get sick - and maybe very very sick...
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yes, spray before walks and at bed time. And does take time for the fleas too die.
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My understanding is that it has to build up in the system which is why I begin giving it to my dog and cat before flea season gets going. I can't say if it works at killing an existing infestation of fleas, but in my experience it repels fleas from becoming a problem.
842747
It will kill fleas but be aware you can not spray carpet or furniture. You can also use this to spray your yard.
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According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this helps. According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this... » Read More According to what I have read it will get rid of fleas. If they have an exoskeleton they will be eliminated. I used this in my garden for the first time last season and had very good results with earwigs and other insects that used to create havoc with my vegetables. I'm not say in this is a wonder powder because it doesn't kill everything but I was very pleased with the results. I know that people sprinkle DE on their mattresses to get rid of bed bugs and fleas. Just remember that moisture and obviously rain washes away DE quickly. I plan on using it again this year in my garden. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Each tablet is a dose. It only kills adult fleas so it lasts until the eggs hatch. You have to use it with something else.
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Suspend SC is not the best choice for indoor flea control because you can not broadcast spray it over carpeted areas. I recommend using Ultracide for indoor fleas. Ultracide is a very effective flea control aerosol that provides immediate kill of adult fleas and prevents formation of new adults from eggs or larvae. http://www.amazon.com/Ultracide-flea-Tick-Professional-Control-Product/dp/B002QS0WDO Ultracide spray is very effective at killing fleas and their eggs. Also use a flea powder on carpets to kill multiple stages of larvae growth... http://www.amazon.com/NaturVet-Flea-Carpet-Crystals-lbs/dp/B003FVWCFM/ref=sr_1_21?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1372616547&sr=1-21 this combination will rid you of fleas completely in about 3 days.
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Based on my personal experience and feedback from my readers, using borax for flea control really works. The powdered form has absolutely no smell and doesn't get absorbed by the skin when touched. It kills fleas by acting as an extreme dehydrate and by making tiny cuts in their exoskeleton which results in their eventual death. It can even be used to prevent small larvae that hatch but unfortunately will not help you get rid of flea eggs. (This I got from the web. Not my comment).
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It works well on fleas if they come in contact with the sprayed moisture. I tested by capturing three fleas, putting them in a glass jar, and spraying a light mist into the jar. All 3 fleas died instantly on contact. The challenge is making sure they come in contact with the solution before it dries. I don't know if the dried solution will kill them.
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I'd imagine that if you can see the fleas this should kill them on contact. I needed it for carpet. Fleas kept cycling. This the only thing that works.
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It really depends what you are trying to rid your home of. For fleas, I put it in an empty carpet fresh container. (I also purchased the neem powder- this breaks the whole flea cycle).I moved the furniture away from the wall and started at the doorway and shook a steady stream in a zig zag pattern. Make sure you go away from the door towards the opposite side of the room. You can let it sit or sweep it into the carpet with a broom (this is what I did). I let it sit in the carpet for about 24 hrs. I vacuumed it up. This is also a safe way to apply to pets!! This stuff is amazing!! I use an old pepper shaker when applying to my animals, it's much easier!! It really depends what you are trying to rid your home of. For fleas, I put it in an empty carpet fresh container. (I also purchased the neem powder- this breaks the whole flea cycle).I moved the furniture away from the wall and started at the doorway and shook a steady stream in a zig zag pattern. Make sure you go away from the door towards the opposite side of the room. You can let it sit or sweep it into the carpet with a broom (this is what I did). I let it sit in the carpet for about 24 hrs. I vacuumed it up. This is also a safe way to apply to pets!! This stuff... » Read More It really depends what you are trying to rid your home of. For fleas, I put it in an empty carpet fresh container. (I also purchased the neem powder- this breaks the whole flea cycle).I moved the furniture away from the wall and started at the doorway and shook a steady stream in a zig zag pattern. Make sure you go away from the door towards the opposite side of the room. You can let it sit or sweep it into the carpet with a broom (this is what I did). I let it sit in the carpet for about 24 hrs. I vacuumed it up. This is also a safe way to apply to pets!! This stuff is amazing!! I use an old pepper shaker when applying to my animals, it's much easier!! « Show Less
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I don't spray my counters etc. I usually just spray the flooring, around the windows and exterior doors. My pets have walked on the carpeting almost immediately and I have seen no ill effects from that. Hope this works for you! I sprayed twice so far this year, only because the carpeting was cleaned about a month after I initially sprayed. No fleas. And the best is that I have NOT used any flea treatments on 3 cats and a dog. The dog and 2 of the cats go outside everyday, and either we aren't having a bad flea season which is really hard to believe, or if they have any, whatever is residual in the house, is killing the insects. I love this product. Good luck at your house with it!
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I used it on all our furniture, pulling up the cushions and spraying underneath. I have denim and darker upholstery so you might want to test first. The fleas hide everywhere. I highly recommend this spray. We haven't had a problem since. Now I spray once a year right before the worst part of the flea season starts.
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I would recommend NOT putting it on your bed sheets, as your face will be on or very near the poison. Saying that, I sprayed EVERYTHING else--couch, dining room chairs, wood floor, area rugs. I had the problem with fleas in the bed too but once I sprayed the rest of the house, I no longer had fleas in the bed. The poison killed all the fleas. The pets should be out of the room until the spray dries--I'd give it about an hour. You yourself do not need to leave. I think it's just because the pets are closer to the floor where the toxins are being sprayed & they get it on their paws, which they may then lick.
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I do. I spray lightly over the whole bed, spreads, comforters etc. No issue from doing that. This year I sprayed the entire house and am not using a flea product on the 3 cats or a dog. Its been month, and no one has fleas yet! We are in SC and its hot,humid, and buggy. But for 4 animals not to have a flea problem this far into summer is very good, and unusual. Love this product.