Jennifer asked 8 years ago
I put advantage multi on 4 indoor cats and spayed but still seeing them
in our bedroom which is hardwood flooring what should I do been vacuuming several times a day and can’t re treat cats for another 23 days
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Adam Retzer Staff answered 8 years ago
Hello Jennifer,
After treatment is in place, you’ll likely continue to see fleas here or there for up to 8 weeks, sometimes longer. Eggs, larvae and pupae make up 95-99% of the infestation. And they live in the environment. Before the infestation ends completely, these stages must reach adulthood and die.
It sounds like you’ve taken all the correct procedures. Continue vacuuming at least every other day, and laundering rugs and pet bedding weekly. On hardwood, focus the vacuuming efforts on cracks in the flooring, crevices near baseboards, or anywhere else debris collects.
Ensure that the spray you used in the environment contains an insect growth regulator (IGR). Look for the active ingredients pyriproxyfen (Nylar) or methoprene (Precor). IGRs mimic natural insect hormones that regulate development. Exposed eggs and larvae won’t be able to reach adulthood.
To prevent bites, it may be a good idea to tuck your pant legs into your socks. And don’t let your bed sheets hang low to the ground, where fleas can jump onto them (fleas can only jump to the height of a human ankle).
Warm regards,
Adam
Well with bedsheets it’s hard cause of all places that’s where they sleep haha and that’s how I seen the live little flea was on white sheet after the cat got down….. but I’ll continue doing everything but the spray I got from the vet is there a point when I should re spray the baseboards?? I washed feather pillows yesterday after finding some in there and I was upset about that
If the spray you used contains an IGR, then it will remain residually active for up to 7 months indoors. So reapplication isn’t necessary.
If the cats are sleeping on your bed, then definitely wash the bedding more often. Most immature fleas will be found where the host frequently sleeps and grooms.