Remember, some products require the chemical residue to remain on the carpets, etc. for at least a couple days! This ensures that all fleas are killed and makes sure that fleas in their earlier stages (larvae, etc.) do not escape your wrath. This is actually why I personally bomb the house just before I go on holiday with the family, giving the product plenty of time to do its job. For cat treatment, you’d better combine systemic (oral products based on IGR) and spot-on treatments (drops). Shampoos, combs, dusts and collars are also effective. Remember that permethrin-based products should never be used on cats. Find more information in our guide How to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats Fast. Flea bombs will not kill the fleas on your pets! You also need to treat your dogs and get rid of the fleas on your cats as well otherwise you will be fighting a losing battle. The vet gave her the Advantage II treatment and suggested I get it for the other cat, as well. (You know I ran straight to the store for that on the way home & treated him). She also recommended I get the Soresto collar which treats for 8 months. I’ll probably get that for both in another couple months after I’ve finished with the Advantage II. I am so grossed out at the thought of fleas in my house that I had decided to get foggers….until I read your article. You gave such amazing information and made me afraid to use them. Plus what would I do with my cats? The vet told me to make sure that I use one that is safe for the cats. It doesn’t seem there is one.

Since flea bombs essentially coat your home with a layer of insecticide, it’s very important to clean thoroughly after treatment. I recommend using gloves while performing this work. Mopping the floors, wiping down the counters and cleaning up will ensure that there are no toxic residue remaining in your home. You also may need to wash various items that could have been exposed to the poisonous fog. Most homeowners will find aerosol formulations easier to apply than liquids. Moreover, aerosol products which can be dispensed by hand – and thus directed under and behind beds, furniture, etc. – tend to be more effective than “foggers” or “bug bombs” which are indiscriminately set off in the center of a room. It is essential that the application is thorough and includes all likely areas of flea development.Users report that the product can completely clean the yard of fleas in one application – but even in this case, there’s no harm to continue using it as a preventive measure. It would be particularly useful when you have a lot of pets at home that spend time on the street and you do not want to get fleas in your house again after their treatment. These two traps are arch enemies and their effect is almost identical, so we reserve the right to get acquainted with both of them and choose the one that seems more efficient and reliable. Unfortunately, a trap does not completely eliminate the fleas indoors – instead, it lets you determine and remove the hotbed of the disasters, kill many adult fleas, and then “finish off” the remaining ones with a vacuum, chemicals, and other means. Based on my experience, they only get rid of about 80% of the fleas in your home. However, the survivors can usually be killed with 2-3 repeat treatments (1 per week is fine). Oh my goodness!!! I didn’t realize how tough it was to get RID of fleas… Never in my life have I had to battle with these itty bitty, biting, pesky critters. I have a small dog who I often walked to a local park and during the summer somehow fleas found their way into my home, unbeknownst to me. By the time I realized they had set up camp it was too late. I’ve tried everything except hiring a professional (due to finances). I bombed the house more than twice, I used salt, essential oils, bug spray (recommended by the vet), carpet powder, I vacuum and mop with bleach on a regular basis. I’ve resorted to limiting the amount of time my poor doggy spends outside because I feel like he is being exposed to them from the elements. We have tons of squirrels, stray cats, skunks and groundhogs in my neighborhood. Most recently I tried the DE (after reading this article). Boy oh boy is this stuff messy, clean up has been rigorous; however I’m hopeful since the dust particles are everywhere. Never inhale the gas from the bomb. Since it contains insecticides that kill fleas, I am sure the reasons are fairly obvious. If you have any negative symptoms, always consult a medical practitioner immediately.

False. Many people try to use bug bombs and foggers, but the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, NY specialists, warn: “Foggers and bug bombs are not effective against them.” This is so because the sprayed droplets of the synthetic fog cannot penetrate the hidden spots inhabited by the bugs. Make sure you push the release valve properly (push it hard!) so that it clips, otherwise it will stop as soon as you release the pressure. Fleas won’t go away on their own - they simply multiply and spread. If you're struggling with a flea infestation you need to take immediate action to eradicate them. Do bug bombs kill flea eggs?Fleas increase the risk of health issues such as anaemia and infection with tapeworms. Some pets can experience an allergic reaction and lose their fur through constant scratching, leading to redness and irritated skin. Bacterial infections can cause fever, nausea, and joint pain. What happens if fleas are left untreated? P102 Keep out of reach of children.P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50 o C/ 122 o F.

Apply indoors: at home, in the garage, kennel, on the carpets, rugs, wood flooring, tile, drapery, furniture, cushions, pet sleeping & bedding areas. We will separately note that IGR does not instantly kill adult fleas, but makes them infertile, or ensures that they lay eggs that will never hatch. National Pesticide Information Center confirms this information and gives good advice to all those who decided to use the IGR in their house: “IGRs do not kill adult insects and using more of a product will not make it more effective. Always follow mixing instructions on the label.” Organic & Natural Flea Killers for Home Cover dishes, utensils and food processing items to protect them from the spray, and wrap furniture and electrical equipment with newspapers or old sheets. All pet beds, carriers and toys should be removed from the house.You must have already encountered various treatments, but are all of them effective? How do insecticides, sprays, IGR products, natural killers, flea bombs (foggers) and traps actually work? Let’s find out which flea killer for home is better and which methods are approved by the scientists. Insecticides and Flea IGR Products