I have delt with a flea issue several years ago on indoor untreated cats. UGH! Nightmare for them and me (no sleep, fog brain, OCD).. I did end up ripping out carpet because my light traps decreased, but in my mind it was thousands. So it's now and guess what, they are gone.
My pup brought a few in about 5 weeks ago. I am panicking, even though I know I have taken the steps. Our pets are treated monthly with medication so I knew it was going to be minor, but still crappy. I checked him over and found 3, my 3 cats were clean and no dirt on any so I really knew this was not going to be crazy. We vacuumed crazily for days and days as well as did a good steam clean. No powders, do sprinkles, no sprays, no bomb... After all, what did they do 60 yea ago if pets had fleas!? None of that crud. I went about treating my cats and dog and continued to vacuum.
To my surprise, all my water traps were clean for these last 4/5 weeks and no surprises on my white sock tests. No bites on any of us except when it first began at the park ( I know that is where he picked them up), So yay I have control. I did find what I think to be a hatched flea on one kitty and one on dog 4 weeks and 3 days after we found the initial few. I did panic, but I keep reading this article that really no need to panic. IT TAKES TIME!!! We all want the quick fix so we spend $100s on flea products. Bombing was NOT an option, my husband will not let me.
This article really really helps me. I have read it 100xs to erase my anxiety. The internet is your worst nightmare! Stay away from it. You will continually read about how awful it is and you will never get rid of them. You will if you just take the time to vacuum, comb and if you choose, use a flea medication once a month.
Thank you for your article DIE FLEAS DIE!
