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What works best for yard fleas and ticks?

I have a 2 yr. old bichon and I’m having a problem with fleas and ticks. I currently use Frontline Plus on him but I’m planning to switch to Advantix very soon. I have a him a tick collar that lasts for 3 months and I still can’t keep the ticks off. I just found out from my neighbor that we have a tick problem in our yards. My vet told us a few things to use but I was wondering what people on here would use as well.
I don’t really have to switch from Frontline Plus. I doing it because ,from what I understand, Frontline doesn’t cover deer ticks and we have a problem with those.
No, there isn’t any construction going on anywhere close to my house.

Flea Bomb the Yard? That is so silly, I can’t even begin to explain why…..

OK, the RIGHT way to treat your yard is this:

1. Trim up any bushes, trees, or shrubs ATLEAST 6 inches off the ground. (The sun needs to get to the base of the plant.)

2. Clean up any and all yard debries from your yard. (Ticks like dark, damp areas, like under leaves and branches)

3. Get a product called Demon WP. You can find it in most do-it-yourself pest control companies, or on e-Bay. FOLLOW the intructions CAREFULLY! This is a professional strength product. More is not better! Following all the instructions WILL take care of your problem!

Nov 26, 2010 | Comments are off | tick remedies

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Nov 26, 2010 | Comments are off | flea remedies

What is the most effective way to prevent ticks on my dogs?

I have two outside dogs and we live in west texas. I spray them with the tick and flea killer yet they seem to get overrun with ticks. I never noticed them before the other day when my collie broke his chain and I had to put him in the bathroom. He shook himself and ticks flew out everywhere, literally hundreds of them. They are extremely small ticks that look kind of lavenderish. If anyone knows what kind of tick or how to prevent them please help. I just applied the monthly otc tick and flea killer by Hartz.

K9 advantix is good it prevents ticks from attaching. Frontline is also good, but it kills the ticks a few days after they attach.

Nov 06, 2010 | Comments are off | tick remedies