ShooTAG Flea Control without Toxins


Don’t miss flea treatment news sign up for news via RSS now. Shoo Tagsā„¢ target fleas, ticks or mosquitos to protect your pet against them. They do not work in tackling those not on the animal however–such as the surrounding environment. One of the nice things about this age of going green is that there [...]

Natural Flea Control?


There is a lot of talk about natural flea control these days but people are a bit confused about it. Natural flea control doesn’t indicate that something is not toxic, only that it is made from natural ingredients. Pyrethrins for instance, they are derived from a flower. In particular the Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium which is harvested [...]

What is the best flea treatment for your pet?


One of the most asked questions is, “What is the best flea treatment?” The answer can vary greatly depending on who you talk to but the real question should be, “What is the best flea treatment for my pet and my household?” For instance, in my area most people do not need to use flea [...]

How to get rid of fleas in Ohio? (Subscriber Question)


Recently Flea Control Secrets received an email from a subscriber (Peter) who had a multiple part inquiry. The person owns three thick coated dogs and said that he cannot get the Frontline Plus drops delivered to the hair follicles at the base of the skin by the shoulder blades. So instead, he put the drops [...]

Organic Pest Control is the Right Choice


If you ever worry about organic pest control or natural flea control, you’ll be interested in this bit of news. Although it does not specifically have to do with flea treatment for dogs or flea treatment for cats–it does show an important trend. Commercial product manufacturers would do well to pay attention to the latest [...]

EPA Flea Treatment Study Hits the News


The long overdue results from the last Office of Pesticides Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to make significant changes when it comes to spot-on products. Ya think? I wrote about this in the eBook Flea Control Secrets and anticipated the results last fall at the latest. Today it was announced that [...]

Flea Treatment News on March 5, 2010


March 4, 2010New Study Links Pesticide Use to Thyroid Disease in Women- I’ve been pondering the increase in thyroid conditions and other endocrine issues.March 4, 2010Hartz Defeated In Jury Trial!- This verdict was handed down in January and it will be interesting to see what happens with the additional reports of incidents.

Flea Treatment News on February 26, 2010


February 19, 2010Tell EPA to Minimize the Impact of Pesticide Drift, Comment by March 5- You can submit your comments and sign the Pesticide Action Network of North America (PANNA) petition. Be quick, the deadline on comments is March 5, 2010.

Flea Treatment News on February 26, 2010


February 19, 2010Tell EPA to Minimize the Impact of Pesticide Drift, Comment by March 5- You can submit your comments and sign the Pesticide Action Network of North America (PANNA) petition. Be quick, the deadline on comments is March 5, 2010.

Flea Treatment News on February 19, 2010


February 19, 2010Study Finds Residential and Agricultural Pesticides in Household Dust- More pesticide risks from common flea control product ingredients.February 19, 2010Pyrethroid Pesticides in Streams Found Toxic to Indicator Species- Pyrethroids are commonly used in flea control products.