This residue can significantly reduce populations of
immature flea stages living in the environment.
In the past, veterinarians and pet owners had to try to control fleas by treating the environment of the animal for the
immature flea stages.
Dog fleas in the pupal (cocoon) stage are resistant to insecticides, including foggers, so it may be necessary for you to treat your home 2 or 3 times to get rid of all fleas
(S)- methoprene and pyriproxyfen are insect growth regulators and prevent immature
flea stages from reaching adulthood.
The goals of an ongoing flea - control program include killing adult fleas on dogs, killing immature
flea stages in the environment, and preventing reinfestation.
Immature
flea stages remain dormant in carpeting, bedding, baseboards and other areas until conditions are appropriate for development.
Larval flea stages in the dog's surroundings are killed following contact with a K9 Advantix II.
(S)- methoprene is an insect growth regulator and prevents immature
flea stages from reaching adulthood.
It works by killing adult fleas, preventing development of
immature flea stages, and repelling ticks and mosquitoes.
Again it is quite labor intensive as it needs to be worked deeply in to any carpets or rugs to ensure that it contacts
all flea stages.
FRONTLINE Plus also prevents development of
all flea stages for up to three months.
This effective flea treatment prevents
all flea stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) from developing and kills fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis.
also prevents development of
all flea stages for up to six weeks.
Hartz ® Pet Defender Plus ™ for Cats also prevents development of
all flea stages for up to six weeks.
Exposure to below freezing temperatures should kill
all flea stages.
This flea stage can not jump, but it sure can latch onto almost anything because of its very strong mouth.