Is Premises Flea and Tick Control Still Needed?

Course overview

Modern transdermal and oral flea and tick control products are remarkably effective, however immature flea life stages continue to develop and fleas will emerge for several weeks following their administration. Implementation of an effective premises flea control program can shorten the time to eradicate an infestation and reduce numbers of emergent fleas. Additionally, biannual applications of an insect growth regulator into the premises can be a great low-cost flea control system in multiple pet households. Finally, outdoor premises tick control can provide a great benefit to both human and animal health by reducing numbers of questing ticks.