 |  | Comparison Chart: Flea & Tick Products
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There are a lot of flea and tick products on the market that can differ in function, usage, and various other things. Use this comparison chart to help you decide what flea and tick products are best for you and your pets.
| COMPARE |
Advantage |
Frontline |
Frontline Plus |
K9 Advantix |
Program |
Bio Spot |
Capstar |
| Kills Adult Fleas |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Controls Flea
Development |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Kills Ticks |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Repels & Kills
Mosquitoes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Administration |
Apply
Topically |
Apply
Topically |
Apply Topically |
Apply Topically |
Oral Pill |
Apply Topically |
Oral Pill |
| Dosage |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
One-Time |
Active
Ingredients |
Imidacloprid |
Fipronil |
Fipronil &
Methoprene GR |
Imidacloprid &
Permethrin |
Lufenuron |
Permethrin &
Nylar IGR |
Nitenpyram |
| Minimum Pet Age |
Dogs & Cats 8 wks old |
Dogs & Cats 8 wks old |
Dogs & Cats 8 wks old |
Dogs 7 wks & older |
Dogs & Cats 6 wks old |
Dogs & Cats 12 wks old |
Dogs/Cats 2 lbs+ &
4 wks +
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| Waterproof? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| For Dogs or Cats? |
Both |
Both |
Both |
Dogs |
Both |
Both |
Both |
| Kill Speed |
98% within 12 hours. |
100% fleas 18 hrs, ticks 48hrs. |
98-100% within 24 hrs. |
98-100% 12 hours. |
N/A |
92% within 24 hours. |
90% within 4 hrs on dogs/6 hrs on cats |
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