HOUSTON -- Summertime brings more than just the heat -- especially for pet owners.
The summer season is also Houston's flea season. But battling the pesky insects will prove harder than first meets the eye.
“People think they're covered by just killing the adult fleas, but that's only five percent of the flea population,” said Tonia Whilden, a dog trainer and owner of the Houston Dog Ranch. “So, if you see five fleas, you can guarantee there are 50 flea eggs.”
Whilden suggests that pet owners use a monthly topical treatment, but then check to make sure it works.
Even after using flea controls such as Advantix, pet owners need to be on the lookout. A trip to the dog park could bring back even more fleas into your home.
If that happens, you have to check your carpet and use sprays designed to kill the fleas. Still, it could be up to three months before they are gone.
A quick way to check if the fleas are still around is to wear white socks.
Still, even if you think they are gone for good, keep checking your pet, your carpets and yourself.
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