Warmer Weather = Fleas And Ticks
Hi [[contact.first_name]],
As warmer weather approaches, we see an increase in fleas and ticks. This time of year, especially after rain, we receive numerous inquiries from customers seeking help with these pests.
Hereās some vital information to help you control fleas and ticks and protect your family and pets.
Simparica and Nexgard Spectra offer the most comprehensive protection against fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms, all in one monthly, beef-flavored chew. **Learn How to Eliminate Fleas & Ticks**
The biggest frustration for pet owners is dealing with fleas and ticks. They can sneak into your home, climb walls, and bite anything in their pathāimagine how uncomfortable this is for your pets!
Many customers report trying various supermarket products with limited success; they often work temporarily, only for fleas and ticks to return in greater numbers. But donāt worry! Hereās what you need to know about why these products may not work and how to effectively combat these pests:
**Reason 1:** Fleas & Ticks go through four life stages: Eggs, Larvae, Pupae/Nymph, and Adults. Most treatments only target 1 to 3 of these stages, usually killing adults but not eggs, which can hatch soon after treatment.
**Reason 2:** Fleas & Ticks can be found in four locations: on the animal, in the house (especially carpets), in the ground, and on plants (long grass, weeds). Most pet owners only treat one area at a time. **Reason 3:** Many products are not waterproof. If your pet swims or if it rains after treatment, the effectiveness can be compromised. This is often when flea and tick problems peak.
**Reason 4:** Fleas & Ticks can quickly build resistance to chemicals if not used properly. If a product that once worked suddenly fails, it may be due to resistance.
**Hereās Your Solution:** Remember these four steps:
1. Treat all animals, their bedding, your house, and your yard simultaneously.
2. Repeat treatment weekly for at least three consecutive weeks (more often in cooler months).
3. Change products after 12 months; ensure they contain a different active ingredient.
4. Avoid getting your animals wet during treatment; reapply if they do.
**Recommended Products:** - For Dogs: Simparica, Nexgard Spectra, NexGard, Advantix, Killtix Collars, Nucidol, Maldison 50 - For Horses: Permoxin, Maldison 50 - For Chooks: Maldison 50 - For Cattle: Amitik EC, Normectin, Baymec Pour on, Maldison 50 - For Cats: Frontline Plus, Maldison 50 - For Pigs: Maldison 50 - For the Yard: Nucidol, Maldison 50, Zeus - For Inside: Fleatrol Plus, Zeus
To learn more about these products, visit our website and type the product name in the search box. Alternatively, drop by and let us help you find the best solution for your situation.
See You Soon, Damien, Elizabeth and the Team at Len's Feed Shed
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