Winter Flea Guide

For Safe and Joyful Winter……………use Flea Protection.

Contrary to common belief, fleas do survive during the winters, especially indoors. To ensure proper flea and tick control and minimize risk of infestation, continuous year-round treatment is recommended even in winter months.

Due to nationwide record-breaking precipitation during the winter, mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are anticipated earlier and in much larger volumes this year. The parasites are expected to be the highest in very damp areas that are beginning to experience warmer weather.

Areas that have very wet winter are likely to experience a heavy flea and tick season once the weather warms this spring. A single bite can cause Allergies and Diseases.

These Allergies and Diseases include:

West Nile Virus caused by Mosquitoes. Lyme Disease, Babesiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever transmitted by Ticks. Flea Allergy Dermatitis developed from Flea Bites. Hair loss and Skin Abrasions caused by Single Flea Bite. Tapeworms in pets can also be cause by Fleas. Life-threatening Anemia can be caused Flea Infestations.

The possibility for dogs and cats to be infected with various diseases transmitted by these parasites could increase with a heavier flea, tick and mosquito. Through the use of products that are designed to keep fleas, ticks and mosquitoes at bay, you can help prevent them from infesting your home; where you and your pets live.

To combat fleas during the winter, you need to address both the pet and the environment, since fleas live a large part of their life cycle off of the pet and in the environment (bedding, home, and yard). Fleas need warm temperatures to survive. The inside of your home provides a warm environment to allow fleas to thrive year round regardless of seasons. Most climates have bad flea problems all year round. It is important to note that a home in any climate may provide enough heat and humidity for fleas to survive if introduced to the environment.

By the time you notice fleas on your pet, the fleas have injected salivary proteins, transmitted infectious agents and begun laying eggs. Ticks can transmit disease agents to dogs or cats before the pests are found and removed.

Animals shed to get rid of old, damaged, or extra hair. Animals grow a heavy coat in the winter to help insulate themselves and then shed the extra hair in the summer. However, dogs will also shed broken or damaged hair, and if their skin is irritated from conditions such as allergies, they will also shed excessively.

Nothing makes hair fall out more than when a pet is scratching or biting at its skin and coat. Make sure your pet is getting the proper allergy relief and flea protection.

WINTER FLEA FACTS

• One in seven dogs has fleas in winter.
• One in three cats suffer from fleas in winter.
• Dogs and cats living in warm weather states had a higher percentage of flea infestation.
• A single bite can cause allergies, disease, and skin irritation.
• Studies show that fleas can stay on your pets year-round! And, surprisingly, cats are most likely to carry fleas.
• Warm winter homes and cozy fur provide perfect hiding places for fleas.
• Immature forms of the flea can live in tiny protected areas out-of -doors during the winter.

Improved flea protection can minimize health risks and reduce flea infestation, providing relief to both pets and yourself.

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Frontline PLUS	Advantage Flea Control
Knockout E.S.	Herbal Flea Products
Yard Spray	Siphotrol Plus II
Mosquito Halt	Electronic Flea & Tick Repeller