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Keeping fleas out of your carpet
Treatment of
Carpets and Premises
If you neglect to treat the pet's environment (the premises), you will
miss more than 90% of the developing
flea population -- the
eggs, larvae and pupae. If the pet spends time indoors, the interior of
the home should also be treated. Before treatment, the pet owner should:
1. Remove all toys, clothing, and stored items from floors, under beds,
and in closets. This step is essential so that all areas will be
accessible for treatment.
2. Remove pet food and water dishes, cover fish tanks, and disconnect
their aerators.
3. Wash, dry-clean or destroy all pet bedding.
4. Vacuum! -- vacuuming removes many of the eggs, larvae and pupae
developing within the home. Vacuuming also stimulates pre-adult fleas to
emerge sooner from their insecticide-resistant cocoons, thus hastening
their contact with insecticide residues in the carpet. By raising the
nap of the carpet, vacuuming improves the insecticide's penetration down
to the base of the carpet fibers where the developing fleas live. Vacuum
thoroughly, especially in areas where pets rest or sleep. Don't forget
to vacuum along edges of rooms and beneath furniture, cushions, beds,
and throw rugs. After vacuuming, seal the vacuum bag in a garbage bag
and discard it in an outdoor trash container.
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