{"id":246,"date":"2013-12-27T07:20:23","date_gmt":"2013-12-27T07:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/?p=246"},"modified":"2022-11-15T23:52:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T05:52:32","slug":"how-to-defend-your-home-and-pets-from-fleas-and-ticks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/how-to-defend-your-home-and-pets-from-fleas-and-ticks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Fleas &#038; Ticks on Dog at House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size: 19px;\">Winter days are here and you must be wondering where in the world all fleas have gone which so far harassed your pets. Well, they haven\u2019t gone anywhere. They are right there in your house in the form of microscopic eggs and larvae.&nbsp; They are lying dormant in your carpets, furniture and pet beddings. As soon as the right temperature and humidity sets in, the larvae will turn into pupae and then adults, waiting for the right host to take a hitchhike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Flea-and-Tick-Season.jpg\" alt=\"Flea-and-Tick-Season\" class=\"wp-image-247\" srcset=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Flea-and-Tick-Season.jpg 283w, http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Flea-and-Tick-Season-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">So how did they enter your house in the first place?&nbsp; Well, if during the summertime you had an outing with your dog, he had a great time rolling in grass and sand and socializing with a few canine friends.&nbsp; Unknown to you, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/dog-flea-and-tick-treatment-1.aspx\">fleas and ticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> were waiting for him to take a free ride. And your dog\u2019s unbridled activities must have provided the right opportunity. A few days later, you find him scratching or biting himself at body parts he can reach. &nbsp;You should know it\u2019s flea and tick season again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Given the ideal temperature, humidity and ample food (read blood), adult fleas will live up to 100 days on hosts \u2013 enough for female fleas to gorge blood and lay eggs \u2013 often 20-40 each day. Your dog then acts as \u2018shaker\u2019 as he goes showering eggs on bedding, furniture and everywhere. Soon eggs will hatch and develop into larvae, which will then pupate and turn into adult fleas, ready to strike again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Ticks have a more complex lifecycle and they transmit some of the very dangerous diseases in pets such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, Lyme disease.&nbsp; Major culprits are brown dog tick, American dog tick, lone star tick and deer tick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Killing these parasites is not enough. Prevention is the best strategy but <a title=\"Getting rid of fleas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/dog-flea-and-tick-treatment-1.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=How-To-Defend-Your-Home-and-Pets-from-Fleas-and-Ticks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>getting rid of fleas<\/strong><\/a> and ticks is no longer a seasonal task. It\u2019s a year-round protracted task. Here is how to do it:<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><li><strong>Buy Pet Supplies:<\/strong> by the time you notice the first flea or tick, it is probably too late as infestation should likely be set for about 6 to 8 weeks. It\u2019s time to buy pet medication, for example, Frontline Flea Treatment, a proven topical that provides month-long protection once applied.<\/li><li>Be Persistent: The application of topical solutions is only half a battle won. The microscopic eggs and larvae previously laid by your dog all over the house are now ready to attack.&nbsp; Continue the treatment for four to six months.<\/li><li>Be Hygienic: Parallel to the above steps, frequently vacuum clean carpets, your pets\u2019 bedding and kennel, and all areas your pets sleep or rest. Do not forget to discard vacuum bags.&nbsp; Keep your lawn well-trimmed to discourage ticks. Groom your pets using a special combing kit to remove flea larvae, pupae, and fecal matter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Buy Effective Flea and Tick Products<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-tag-cloud\"><a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/best-flea-and-tick-treatment\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-51 tag-link-position-1\" style=\"font-size: 10.8pt;\" aria-label=\"best flea and tick treatment (8 items)\">best flea and tick treatment<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/cheap-pet-supplies\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-290 tag-link-position-2\" style=\"font-size: 13.6pt;\" aria-label=\"cheap pet supplies (9 items)\">cheap pet supplies<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/dog-care-tips\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-307 tag-link-position-3\" style=\"font-size: 13.6pt;\" aria-label=\"dog care tips (9 items)\">dog care tips<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/dog-health\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-128 tag-link-position-4\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"dog health (7 items)\">dog health<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/dog-health-care\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-63 tag-link-position-5\" style=\"font-size: 18.08pt;\" aria-label=\"Dog Health Care (11 items)\">Dog Health Care<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/flea-and-tick-treatment\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-3 tag-link-position-6\" style=\"font-size: 19.76pt;\" aria-label=\"Flea and tick treatment (12 items)\">Flea and tick treatment<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/frontline-plus-for-dogs\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-17 tag-link-position-7\" style=\"font-size: 22pt;\" aria-label=\"Frontline plus for dogs (13 items)\">Frontline plus for dogs<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/nexgard-for-dogs\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-900 tag-link-position-8\" style=\"font-size: 13.6pt;\" aria-label=\"nexgard for dogs (9 items)\">nexgard for dogs<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/pet-care-2\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-249 tag-link-position-9\" style=\"font-size: 13.6pt;\" aria-label=\"pet care (9 items)\">pet care<\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/tag\/pet-care-tips\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-57 tag-link-position-10\" style=\"font-size: 18.08pt;\" aria-label=\"Pet Care Tips (11 items)\">Pet Care Tips<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter days are here and you must be wondering where in the world all fleas have gone which so far harassed your pets. Well, they haven\u2019t gone anywhere. They are right there in your house in the form of microscopic eggs and larvae.&nbsp; They are lying dormant in your carpets, furniture and pet beddings. 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