Rentokil PSF200 Flea Killer Spray

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Active ingredients in most pesticides include permethrin and fipronil, which effectively kill adult fleas. Other active ingredients like methoprene and pyriproxyfen inhibit eggs from developing,” Smith explains. “When using chemicals, avoid products with imidacloprid and dinotefuran as they can be very toxic to children." He says you can use safer alternatives, such as diatomaceous earth, herbal, or organic flea sprays, and lemon spray, and salt (coupled with vacuuming). It is good when used alongside sprays beforehand, which can offer more targetted results on areas where your pet may favour such as the sofa or around their bed. Also bear in mind that they will set off any smoke alarms so disable these first. Place on a fire-safe surface.

A. It depends on the type of furniture you have and the spray you’re using. As always, we advise you to read the bottle’s fine print. For example, the fine print might tell you the spray is suitable for water-safe fabrics only. This wording implies that the spray would stain a leather couch, since leather is not water safe.

Grooming helps spot fleas and ticks

Flea spray is an essential item for any pet lover whose dog or cat spends a lot of time outdoors and lives in an area that’s highly susceptible to fleas. However, flea spray alone may not be enough to keep your furry friend safe. Here are some other steps our team recommends you can take to prevent and get rid of fleas. Keep Your Home and Yard Clean

In simple terms, you have to be patient. Maybe not what you want to hear if you’re being bitten every night, but patience is key to eradicating the issue.P102 Keep out of reach of children.P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50 o C/ 122 o F. Ensure all areas, materials and pet bedding treated are fully dry before reintroducing children and pets. Nylar is an Insect Growth Regulator, which means it stops eggs and larvae from growing into adults, effectively breaking the flea life cycle in your home. The botanically-derived insecticide Linalool kills all four stages of the flea life cycle: adults, eggs, larvae, and pupae. A bit of a rogue product on the list. Not a spray, bomb or fogger like the others, but rather a natural, electronic pet mimic (which is more sensible than it sounds). It makes sense to consider your yard when eliminating fleas. Otherwise any work you do in your home to remove fleas could be foiled in a short time by new tiny invaders. But it’s your yard—which is where your home meets Mother Nature. So you may want a product that works naturally without harmful chemicals, odors, or damage to your lawn.