Seattle, WA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/30/2018 -- Disturbing news is coming from all over the United States. StopPestInfo experts have analyzed media reports and came to the conclusion that an increasing number of public places do not ensure protection from the unrelenting Lord of Filth — the cockroach. One by one, multiple Health Department inspections result in closing roach-infested premises, particularly restaurants. However, it is not just cockroaches' repulsive appearance that makes people's lives miserable.

These insects can carry Salmonella and other bacteria causing various diseases including urinary tract infections and sepsis. Defecating on food, spitting up their saliva and leaving the dead skin around, they contaminate what eventually ends up in human stomachs. Cockroaches can bite causing wounds and can be extremely aggressive towards people. There were even incidents of roaches penetrating the human's ear or nose. And certainly, these pests is a nightmare for all allergic and asthmatic people as they leave allergens with the skin and saliva.

None of this is news to owners of restaurants, hotels, and apartment complexes. Then, why is this problem neglected so often?

Be it an ice cream or sushi, roaches will kill the pleasure and health.

The cockroach issue is particularly acute in the light of recent events widely reported by the media. In early March, two restaurants were closed in California due to a heavy cockroach infestation, with health permits being suspended. It seems that Mexican grill fans were consuming not just their favorite dishes there. On March 15, Miami Herald featured a story about 11 restaurants closed in the state due to "live roach violations." Upon arrival at one of their destinations, health inspectors immediately detected almost 20 cockroaches roaming under a food prep table and resting in its corners. It was revealed that the restaurant personnel did not even care of discarding dead insects since scores of roaches' corpses were discovered on the floor. At the other restaurant, it was the bar area that was home to dead cockroaches while the live ones were thriving inside the oven and other kitchen equipment.

Eight more restaurants were shut down in mid-March in San Fernando Valley, with their health permits being suspended because of cockroaches. Although no details about the nature of the roach infestations are provided by the Health Department, it is reported that sanitary conditions in the outlets posed hazards to public health. One may think that inspections and relative measures will prevent other restaurant owners from violating sanitary regulations. Sometimes it works, sometimes does not. As Virginia Health Department stated, "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations." Just as an example, one Thai restaurant in Las Vegas was closed on February 6 because of a multi-generational cockroach infestation. And guess what? Within a week the outlet reopened. The owner claims he hired pest control operators. But it is common knowledge that one-time roach extermination is by no means a substitute for clean habits and proper attitude to work in food service.

People are actually trapped. It is impossible to do without eating outside the house since lots of time is spent at work, going on trips or simply walking around the neighborhood. And there always comes a moment when people get hungry. After all, people have the right to enjoy the life and taste something delicious! But what do they get instead?

For instance, on March 3, the media reported about inspectors discovering live cockroaches crawling peacefully in front of an ice-cream machine at one of the fast-food restaurants in Jacksonville, the most populous city in Florida. There were also some dead roaches in the mini burger reach-in cooler… Well, looks like a full-fledged lunch. And here is also some bad news for Florida's lovers of Japanese cuisine. In February, as many as 60 live cockroaches were noticed by a state inspector at a sushi restaurant inside the hotel on South Beach. Sixty. Much more than the number of sushi rolls on the plate.

Hotels, dorms, and hospitals are increasingly becoming home to cockroaches.

The situation is no better in places where people spend much more time — apartments, university dorms, and hotels. So, Howard University students have nothing left to do but protest against housing conditions in the dorm. On March 9, they rallied on the campus to stand for their rights. One of the activists, Kiara, said that, among other issues, she had to deal with a cockroach infestation: "To be paying $4,000, $5,000 a semester and have no heat, no hot water, roaches, and mice is ridiculous," she lamented.

On March 9, the media reported about a woman encountering cockroaches in her motel room in Chandler, a city in Arizona. She took a photo of roaches crawling on the wall and stains on the furniture. How is that fair? She paid $444 for the accommodation and certainly had the right to the proper level of services. "He crawled out from underneath the covers. It was just not a good feeling. It was icky. Cooties all over!" she told the media. Another report came a week later from the Californian City of Concord, where residents of an apartment complex complained about filthy conditions infested with cockroaches. They got united and called on the local authorities to take action. This was not simply a question of a handful of insects inhabiting the dwellings. As the tenants put it, cockroaches were all over. Some people even collected the roaches to show them as an evidence. Surprisingly, the residents of the infested apartments face rental increases instead of the compensations they deserve.

Worse still, the institutions supposed to take care of public health turn out to be places where they actually lose their health. In February, a scandal broke in Quebec, Canada, where a terrible cockroach infestation was reported < a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/hull-hospital-kitchen-cockroaches-1.4559367">in the kitchen of Hull hospital. There was virtually an ocean of roaches so that employees had no choice but to catch the insects in containers and dump them into a garbage can on a daily basis. Josee McMillan, the head of the local trade union, described those unsanitary conditions very vividly: "As soon as they lift anything, cockroaches pour out from underneath," he said. Once these violations were revealed, the administration resorted to the services of exterminators. And yet, despite the pest control treatment been carried out several times, it did not get any better. As it turned out, what should be done first was to clean the kitchen and remove unused equipment. This is a glaring example of how people's ignorance in the field of pest control makes all their efforts to eliminate the problem futile. For this reason, StopPestInfo.com have prepared a detailed guide based on scientists' opinions regarding what measures should be taken to eradicate cockroaches in the house, public catering outlets and any other premises.

How to cope with these violations?

Now, what should be done in case roaches are detected in a hotel, dorm, restaurant or hospital? First, photos or preferably video showing the presence of cockroaches should be taken. A focus should be brought not just on the insects themselves but on their trails like droppings as well. This will demonstrate a real level of the roach infestation. Secondly, the hotel room and services should be better paid with a credit card. This will subsequently help to claim a compensation. Thirdly, it is crucial to file corresponding complaints to local authorities and health departments.

How to get rid of roaches.

While cockroach infestations in restaurants, hotels, and outlets fall under the owners' responsibility, in one's own house, decisions should be based on relevant knowledge. As an example, here is a lesson in what not to do. Some people are desperate to eradicate cockroaches but do it without the necessary knowledge. And that is what comes of ignorance: in Australia, a house exploded when a man was attempting to exterminate roaches, the media reported on March 8. The explosion occurred when he lit a match after spraying a repellent around the house. According to the police, if the unlucky man had followed the label directions, the incident would not have happened.

Now, let's have a look at the main rules people should follow to get rid of roaches successfully. StopPestInfo has prepared a guide comprising the best methods of fighting cockroaches suggested by scientists. These methods can be loosely grouped into two categories:

Solutions killing cockroaches instantly on contact.

First, set sticky traps. Use them when an infestation is low or in order to determine its level. Keep in mind that this method will eliminate only the captured cockroaches, just some of the colony members.

Another tool is roach sprays killing the pests on contact. Apply them if the number of roaches is small and encounter them scurrying around the house or lurking over a garbage can. Be careful not to use the spray where food is stored or the pet is fed.

Long-term solutions that do not produce an immediate result but lower the existing roach populations and prevent the new ones from emerging. This approach includes three types of products:

Poison gel baits are designed to eradicate the entire population of cockroaches and do not entail an immediate death of the affected insect. Once a roach consumes the bait, it transfers the poison to the colony infecting a large number of its members. The baits are recommended to be put into special stations to prevent the pets and kids from contacting the substance. As Barb Ogg, Ph.D., with the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension has noted, placement is important. "For German and brownbanded cockroaches, set bait stations next to walls and flush in corners. For American and oriental cockroaches set bait stations in the basement near floor or sewer drains or in damp crawl spaces," he said.

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) make the adult roaches infertile and block the growth of the larvae. This a slow-acting but a sure way to suppress the entire colony. A good option to solve the cockroach issue for the future, which, however, is not helpful in doing away with the existing infestation. So, apply IGRs as an extra measure.

There are always reasons to avoid using chemicals at home: some people are allergic while others have excessively curious pets. For these cases, there are low-toxic solutions such as boric acid pellets dehydrating cockroaches. They work slowly but do not contain any toxic compounds. By the way, boric acid is highly recommended by entomologists as an effective natural way to get rid of roaches.

For more details about these methods, read a review on StopPestInfo.

But above all, it is essential to understand that an integrated pest management approach is required when dealing with a cockroach infestation. As scientists from Alabama Cooperative Extension highlight, this includes sanitation, exclusion, and chemical techniques. So, before anything else, block entry points used by roaches, remove water and food sources as well as eliminate their harborage. Remember that Her Majesty Cleanliness always defeats the Lord of Filth.

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Seattle, WA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/12/2017 -- A new report from StopPestInfo.com says that bed bug infestation has increasingly become a pressing problem in public spaces rather than in individual households. Hostels, university dorms, schools, and laundries are posing a risk of picking up these bloodsuckers and bringing them to homes. Cases of terrible bed bug infestations detected this fall have made headlines in a flurry of media reports. Some victims have to resort to such measures as staging protests amid ongoing infestations to defend their right to a decent life. Not only do these bites result in red welts which are extremely itchy and painful, but they also make the victims feel humiliated about their appearance because bed bugs are traditionally associated with dirtiness and unhygienic conditions at home.

In particular, on October 10th, the media reported that the bed bug problem detected several weeks ago at Henninger High School has now spread to 7 other schools in Syracuse, N.Y. Jaime Alicea, a city school superintendent, disseminated a letter to the parents saying: "We are asking all families to thoroughly inspect their child's personal belongings and backpacks to ensure they are not 'carrying' these bugs." Indeed, at a time when public establishments are not safe anymore, it's high time to take the things into your own hands. The schools has already published an instruction on how to deal with the issue, for more details read StopPestInfo guidelines regarding the ways of eradicating bed bugs.

Earlier, CNYCentral reported that the pest situation at Henninger High School had deteriorated to the extent that the students and their parents came out in public protest on September 28, to draw attention to the issue. They were outraged that the problem had not been solved despite the fact that first bed bug cases had been observed a week before the gathering took place. Indeed, it is easy to get any residence infected but hard to get rid of these pests. "My son has to go home and strip on my porch from his clothes before he can go to my house, cause I'm paranoid," an upset parent noted. One cannot but wonder whether all public spaces should be considered now unsafe in terms of bed bug infestations. Don't we deserve to live in a better environment given that all is needed are preventive pest control measures to be practiced on a regular basis?

According to ABC7 Chicago, recently, bed bugs were found in one of the dorms of the University of Illinois - Chicago, with the inspection being currently underway. One of the students decided to share her bitter experience of stink bugs eating her skin saying: "As soon as I got out of the shower and saw these on the back of my arm, I was just disgusted".  On October 10th, a bed bug infestation was reported in the Williams building of the Florida State University after several students complained about being covered in bites.

Moreover, it's becoming more common that the families living in housing complexes keep their apartments clean but cannot avoid bed bug infestations due to the negligence of the owners. "My son got bed bug bites all over him... he's four months old," a shocked woman living in an apartment complex in Essex Village, Connecticut, told CBS 6, blaming the owners of the building. Gathered at a Town Hall meeting in mid-September, residents of the infested housing complex were determined to get organized and stand up for their rights. "One of the rights you have is you're a citizen of Henrico County. Every citizen is supposed to be treated in a respectful way," their Board Member said.

Worse still, these insects are notorious hitchhikers which is why they spread so easily within the neighborhood and from one country to another. The Washington Post with reference to a study conducted by the National Pest Management Association that bed bugs can be found thriving just about everywhere —  in apartment complexes, hotels, nursing homes, trains, planes, schools, offices, in seats at cinemas theaters, and many other places. According to the paper, almost sixty percent of all U.S. pest control organizations have spotted bedbugs in the nursing homes to which they provided services. The second highest level of a bed bug infestation has been detected in homeless shelters which are followed, oddly enough, by offices and college dorms. Schools and medical facilities are fifth and sixth respectively. Nevertheless, this problem is most common in the facilities where people spend much time in beds.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO AVOID HAVING BED BUGS AS YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS?

The Daily Express, a British newspaper, reports an increase in bed bug cases and links the issue with growing international travel. This picture of bed bug bites sent in by a girl, who had a misfortune to spend her vacation in Fiji, provides a dramatic illustration of dire consequences of such kind of infestation.

William Hentley, an entomologist at the University of Sheffield, told The Daily Express, the root of the problem in hitchhiking. A study conducted by the university has revealed that bed bugs are attracted to the smell coming from dirty laundry baskets usually located in bedrooms. This implies that travelers can carry the pests with a suitcase of dirty clothes when returning from holidays to their homes. In this case, the best option is to wash all clothes on the last day of the trip, for instance, making use of cleaning services normally provided by hotels. This is not the only solution to the problem though. Here are some tips on how to prevent bed bugs from being transported from hotels into homes:

- Keep dirty laundry in a sealed bag.

- Do not put a suitcase on a bed as this item of furniture is among the top potentially infected places. Instead, put it on any surface without fabric.

- Check the hotel room for bed bugs. In particular, inspect along the mattress seams and in crevices of the bed frame, as well as other cracks in the room. Look at where the furniture meets the wall and thoroughly inspect the cupboard since it is particularly attractive to bed bugs.

- When inspecting the room, look for blood smears left by these insects, live bed bugs which are the size of an apple seed and their white-colored eggs. In case of the detection, report the problem to the hotel manager.

WHAT SCIENTISTS SUGGEST DOING TO GET RID OF BED BUGS

Earlier, StopPestInfo.com published a detailed review based on scientific studies on how to identify and eliminate bed bugs in the house. Below, let's have a look at some most effective pest control solutions offered by specialists. Eliminating a bed bug infestation is not an easy task and should rather be entrusted to professionals, and yet it is worth a try.

- Eradicate bugs and their eggs using a vacuum, however, keep in mind that it should be a really powerful device to do the job properly. Focus on mattresses, carpets and beneath the baseboards where these pests typically congregate. Note that vacuuming should be repeated on a regular basis to obtain satisfactory results. Also, use portable steam cleaners as they effectively kill bed bugs.

- Freeze bed bugs to death. Place infected items in a freezer for half a week, with a temperature not exceeding 0°F. The pests will not be able to survive.

- Kill these insects by hand, squashing them or capturing on sticky tape. To bring results, this measure should be implemented regularly, however, do not expect the large infestation to be eliminated by just removing individual insects. But if eager to do it, take a flashlight, sticky tape, bags, and hot water mixed with soap. Move the card along cracks to force the insects out and trap them with the tape. Wipe up infestations as well as all bug traces with soapy water.

- Seal up cracks and crevices along windows and doors as well as in walls which is a common shelter for bed bugs.

- Insecticides are available in the form of sprays or dust, with the latter suggested for application directly to crevices and cracks. A drawback for these chemical solutions is that they cannot be sprayed or sprinkled on the bed as it can be dangerous to the human health. Among the commercially available products, there are synthetic pyrethroids including such active ingredients as cyhalothrin and bifenthrin, and botanical oils which impact is significantly lower. Botanical insecticide pyrethrin produces an immediate result but is not durable. In addition, take into consideration that in some areas bed bugs have become resistant to insecticides, and then, other methods should be considered.

Even so, keep in mind that whatever is done to prevent the infestation or eradicate bed bugs in one's home, all of this mess will have been for nothing if preventive measures on return from trips or public spaces aren't taken.

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Seattle, WA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2017 -- The devastating impact of Hurricane Irma is yet to be assessed but it is already clear that this catastrophic event and its aftermath will pose considerable pest threats to residents of the affected areas. StopPestInfo.com has examined the consequences of natural disasters happening in the past, identified major pest threats to be expected after Hurricane Irma and has offered effective pest control solutions based on scientific research.

Why are natural disasters so closely linked to the outbreak of pests and epidemics related to them? At first sight, hurricanes and floods wash away and kill insects and rodents but in fact the disaster's ravaging impact benefits pests. The thing is that by bringing miseries and devastation, hurricanes eventually create a favorable environment for the spread of pests. There is nothing more attractive to rodents than ruined facilities and there is nothing more tempting for mosquitoes than swamps! However, the pest problem is much more nuanced, so let's have a detailed look at it.

A Mosquitoes' Paradise

Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance, they can transfer diseases including lethal ones. As an illustration, unfortunately for Florida which has been severely hit by the hurricane, this state is traditionally inhabited by large numbers of this species of insects due to the presence of Everglades, tropical wetlands in the south of the state. Even worse, in Florida, mosquitoes are carriers of several mortal diseases, such as Zika and malaria. So how will Hurricane Irma affect mosquito population in this state in particular, and in the hurricane-ravaged region in the whole?  

The U.S. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention warns that floods can bring mosquitoes that carry diseases and strongly recommends using insect repellents. Why should there be an anticipation of an increase in the number of these pests? Steve Bennett, a professor of global health at the University of St. Thomas, explains that although initially mosquito populations are reduced in the wake of hurricanes as their eggs are washed away and the adults are killed, eventually the problem gets even worse.

The new habitat which includes debris and standing water emerging in the place of the flooded areas becomes the perfect breeding ground for these pests. As Mr. Bennett put it, under these conditions a mosquito boom is to be expected. According to Chris Barker, an epidemiologist and mosquito expert at the University of California-Davis, hurricanes like Harvey enable an increase in mosquito population as their larvae have to be in stagnant water to breathe.

However, these insects could be divided into two groups: floodwater mosquitoes and standing water ones. The former lay eggs in moist soil, not standing water, which hatch only when dried out. The effect of hurricanes and storms is such that an abundant amount of water provokes egg hatching and, thus, stimulates the growth of mosquito population. Leilana McKindra from Oklahoma State University singles out the risk of floodwater mosquitoes, also known as gallinippers, which can be six times bigger than the usual ones. These giant pests bite humans causing pain, however, they normally do not carry diseases. The other group of species of these insects needs standing water to give birth to next generations. So, all these facts indicate that all species of mosquitoes thrive under post-hurricane conditions.

After natural disasters, mosquitoes can pose such a serious threat that individuals may be unable to solve the problem on their own. A good illustration of this is the situation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey when the Federal Emergency Management Agency had to mobilize military aviation assets to spray chemical substances in the vicinity of Houston. By doing so the authorities hope to suppress insects which have surged in numbers following that catastrophic event.

However, whatever the government undertakes to mitigate the pest threat, keep in mind that your fate is in your hands. Arm oneself with relevant insecticides and take all required precaution measures to counter mosquito invasion. The U.S. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention advises using pest repellents with active ingredients DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or picaridin, as well as wearing long sleeves and pants when outside the house. A detailed guide to getting rid of mosquitoes can be found on StopPestInfo.com but below find some handy tips on how to control mosquitoes after storms.

First, clean up around the house. Remember that holes in the place of uprooted trees as well as empty objects filled with stagnant water are the breeding ground for mosquitoes. To avoid this, remove water from there and fill in the holes with turf. Since water needs to drain well, take care to clean the gutters. Large objects with stagnant water, such as swimming pool, should be treated with insecticides. For this purpose, NC State University Entomology Extension recommends solutions with an active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis in order to avoid inflicting harm to humans and pets. Spraying insecticides on foliage will not produce sustainable results if your neighbors do not take pest control measures as mosquitoes can fly over long distances in search for blood. That is why it is crucial to persuade your community to take concerted actions.

Beware Of Rats

There's a thrilling story about a British couple trapped in a rat-infested bathroom on Sint Maarten, an island country in the Caribbean, following Irma Hurricane. While the story itself raises rather other sorts of questions, what we can learn from it as well is that having rats in your backyard is always a risk. Hazards related to rats are not just limited to the attack threat, more importantly, rodents are a source of infections and diseases, the spread of which is accelerated over the course of natural disasters and in their aftermath.

In his assessment of the consequences of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, William Powderly, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, indicates water contamination as a serious threat that communities of the affected areas face. Contaminated water supplies may spur epidemics and carry such diseases as leptospirosis which is caused by rat urine and droppings getting into the floodwaters. This one is a particularly dangerous illness as when undiagnosed it may result in the fatal outcome. Leptospirosis is also fatal to dogs what is proved by statistics: as an example, this year, three dogs died from this disease in New Jersey.

The situation is aggravated by the fact that in such urgent situations, people are often injured, with open wounds left untreated for some period of time. Upon contact, the infection much easily gets to the blood. Humans can also be infected while swimming or drinking the contaminated water. Scientists studying the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina revealed that in some areas almost a third of rats carried the pathogen.

What is crucial is that hurricanes create a favorable environment for rodents as well because they tend to move into areas abandoned by humans. This phenomenon was observed in the post-hurricane period in New Orleans where in the year 2007 alone some 3,000 rodent complaints were registered. Therefore, if there are ruined premises or piles of trash near the house, or the home's exterior is damaged, be prepared that all this may be inhabited by rats whose nesting sites had been destroyed by the hurricane. Rats can also get into the attic and basement of your house through the holes emerged following the catastrophic event.

So what can one do? The better treatment is prevention, therefore, first of all, take all required steps to get rid of rats in the house and in the adjacent area. Only then will the risk be minimized posed by rodents, however, some part of job surely has to be done by local authorities. Now, let's have a look at the ways to get rid of rats on one's own. First of all, remove all storm debris and potential food sources including household waste. Then seal all gaps in the house's exterior to prevent rodents' penetrating inside.

Place traps with baits such as grain or oatmeal but never touch the traps without wearing gloves. Scientists from the University of California recommend placing traps in the sites where droppings and gnawings have been noticed. Traps killing rats by electrocution are more expensive but are considered by professionals to be more effective. Keep in mind that everyone affected should check this kind of traps quite often to remove dead rodents. Also, use rodenticides to obtain better results, however, ensure that children and pets do not have an access to these toxic substances.

Forewarned is forearmed.

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Seattle, WA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/21/2017 -- Stoppestinfo.com web portal, which is a pest control expert, warns that this autumn there will be a significant hazard to pet animals coming from fleas, including fatal cases. It is not a matter of some isolated incidents, but rather a flea epidemic, which can be life threatening, both for humans and animals. Just for the record, one flea can bite an animal 400 times in a day causing skin disease, anemia, and even death.

Where are they most active? Fleas prefer warm and humid weather and temperatures between 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. As for the United States, the most common states where fleas are found are located in West Coast and Southeast, with Arkansas being the worst state for dogs, and Oregon being the worst one for cats. Excessive flea populations have been observed in Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Washington.

More recently, multiple media outlets have reported flea infestations. In July, Fox Illinois reported a flea epidemic in Sangamon County, with a reference to Dr. Brittany Hasselberg, White Oaks West Animal Hospital. He says that this year the number of flea cases has virtually twice exceeded the last year index. "Usually the summer and into the fall are those peak seasons where we see those flea infestations, but it's been especially prevalent this year," Dr. Hasselberg noted. According to him, this happens because the winter temperatures were not low enough to eliminate fleas, as well as their eggs.

Bites of fleas can cause anaphylactic shock or death to an animal or a human being. The latter has been the case recently in Santa Fe county, where two women were hospitalized in June with the plague. Not many people know that bites of infected fleas help to spread the bubonic or septicemic plague, the disease, which brought death to millions of people in the Middle Ages but still occurs nowadays. The thing is that fleas transmit the disease from dead rodents to humans through pet animals, which roam outside the house. Unless adequate precautionary measures are taken, an animal is put at risk in the peak seasons.

The geographical spread of the problem is alarming. As an illustration, in May, the Sun reported an 87 percent increase in calls to Rentokil, a firm engaged in pest control, from concerned residents of the UK. These insects have been found in bedding and furniture, but there is more to it. As the company's director David Cross, put it: "Fleas found on the host typically only represent just five per cent of the total flea population nearby."

In June, The Vet, Highams Park, reported a threefold surge in flea-infested animals treated at the clinic. Highams Park vet, Dr Hermann Heyl, states that there is a "flea epidemic," blaming a mild winter and damp weather. According to him, currently, pets are becoming increasingly allergic to flea bites. A sharp rise in the number of fleas has been registered in south Essex. Amy Andrews, a vet at Cherrydown Vets, warns that the major portion of fleas live in the area surrounding the host, such as furniture and carpeting, in which cocoons like to hide avoiding vacuums. That is why it is crucial to use sprays for the home and treat the yard to kill these insects.

Amanda Friedeck, a vet at a clinic in Texas, says that it is impossible to fully get rid of fleas, however breaking the insect's life cycle will really help. According to her, one should target several flea life cycle's phases, not just a single one. The adult flea, which normally lives on the animal, is the easiest target, but it is also essential to deal with eggs living in the surrounding environment. The best choice is using a flea prevention on a monthly basis, which kills the insect and helps to avoid infestation.

To achieve the desired results, treat the back and neck of your pets; tall grass, wood piles and inside the doghouse in the yard, as well as under furniture, behind curtains in the house. There is a variety of control products containing insecticides, and in order to choose a better solution, one should take into consideration the existing conditions inside and outside the house. The best products should both kill an adult insect and function as a flea growth regulator to ensure a long-term effect. Apply insecticides thoroughly and cover all potentially infested areas, focusing on places, where your pet usually sleeps.

Conduct a simultaneous treatment of pet animals and the house. Stoppestinfo.com has carried out an analysis of the most effective products, for dogs and cats separately, and published the reviews online.

A variety of products are marketed for pets' protection. While a dog collar does not kill fleas, it prevents eggs from hatching over the course of several months. Use this option in spring, before the season starts. The same applies to tablets administered to pets orally. They target only eggs: a female flea ingests the active ingredient, making her eggs unable to hatch. Apart from that, you should regularly and frequently comb the dog.

Special drops based on insecticides such as permethrin break a breeding cycle and kill adult fleas, in addition, they are also good as a preventive measure. Insecticide shampoos for dogs paralyze and kill fleas, however, they don't have a long-term effect. Shampoos should be repeatedly applied. Sprays for dogs are much more convenient, but have some obvious disadvantages: a pet owner must ensure that the liquid reaches the skin and is not licked by the animal.

Cat fleas are an extremely widespread species in the United States. It is particularly dangerous since it can easily transfer diseases through animals to humans. According to Pennsylvania State University scientists, oral products or topically applied drops represent the best option to protect your cat. Shampoos containing insecticides are good for treating the existing adult fleas on the pet, while dust provides longer residual effect. Sprays diminish a number of fleas and also repel these insects.

However, what should be done first when discovering a flea infestation is visiting a local vet for detailed consultation since any case has its peculiarities, which should be taken into account when choosing an adequate treatment.

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