Why are there 8 categories of products just to kill fleas and ticks: shampoos, dips, sprays, powders, foggers, combs, topical and oral medications?
From the number of categories of products, you can tell how serious the flea and tick problem is. For most pet parents, topical or oral medications used monthly are the most convenient. Excellent products include Frontline, Advantage, Revolution Rx, Program, and Sentinel Rx. When flea prevention efforts haven’t been sufficient, dips, powders, foggers, sprays and shampoos are necessary. These products kill adult fleas immediately. Some also contain Insect Growth Regulators that prevent larva and egg development.
