Best Flea Control Options to Keep Pests Away

Pet owners love the eight months of continuous, convenient flea and tick protection offered by the Bayer Serestro Flea and Tick Collar. Once the collar is on your pet, it kills fleas and ticks on contact. Because it’s waterproof, you don’t have to take the collar off for baths. If your pet grows or gains weight, you can adjust the size of the collar.

Bayer Suspend SC Insecticide is a product suitable for exterior and interior use that will eradicate fleas and ticks from your property. Users of this insecticide rave that it’s effective at killing pests brought onto your property by wildlife and neighboring pets. The insecticide lasts for months, even in rainy weather. One bottle of this product mixes with water to produce 64 gallons of insecticide.

If fleas have invaded your home, fight back with Vet-Kem Siphotrol Plus II Pest Control Spray. A single can knocks out fleas in 10 minutes and treats up to 2,000 square feet. Customers claim that the spray maintains its promise of knocking out 100 percent of the fleas and ticks in your home. The spray won’t leave your home sticky, and the smell isn’t overbearing.

As a pet owner, you know it’s tricky removing fleas and their eggs from thick, plush carpet. Fans of Raid Flea Killer Carpet and Room Spray claim that this product is easy-to-use and kills fleas on contact. Users find that the wide-angle spray feature makes it convenient to cover a large carpeted area in a short period of time. It’s also effective on other upholstered surfaces.

If your dog doesn’t like collars or if you feel more comfortable with topical flea control, K9 Advantix Flea Control for Dogs is an excellent alternative. Although the product is waterproof, users recommend applying and then waiting a few days before letting your pup get wet. This gives the solution a chance to interact with your dog’s natural oils so that your pooch is protected.

If your pet is too young for chemical flea control or you want to supplement your chemical flea control with physical flea removal, try the Safari Dog Flea Comb. This flea comb has a double row of teeth that removes fleas from all fur types. Although the comb is labeled for dogs, users report that it’s also effective at physically removing fleas from kittens and cats.

The Victor Ultimate Flea Trap is a popular product with pet owners who prefer chemical-free flea control methods. Users report that these flea traps last a long time and are effective at attracting and removing fleas from any space. With a price in the $10 to $20 range, these traps are also a hit with pet owners who need a budget-friendly alternative for flea control.

Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Antiparasitic and Antiseborrheic Shampoo is a great first line of defense to protect your pet against fleas. For the best results, users recommend lathering your pet with the shampoo and waiting a few minutes before rinsing it out. The colloidal oatmeal and allantoin in the shampoo help soothe dry, itchy skin often associated with flea bites.

Cedarside Original Insect Control for People and Pets is a nontoxic insecticide made from all-natural cedar that deters fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, mice, and ants. While you can use it to kill fleas in your yard and home, users also spray it directly on themselves and their pets to keep fleas away. The product has a musky cedar smell that most users find inoffensive.

The SOBAKEN Flea and Tick Collar is a natural, long-lasting flea collar that uses spearmint, clove, and citronella oils to ward against fleas. Pet owners whose pets have allergies and sensitive skin report that the collar is effective at killing and repelling fleas without causing skin irritation. This collar is waterproof and lasts eight months before it needs to be replaced.