Re: Fleas in the house

Shady areas are the key in the yard (as I'm sure you know Lar, and forgot
to 
mention).  Also, I'm sure you meant to mention that frequent vacuuming
(and 
disposing of the vacuum bag) is extremely helpful and effective at aiding
in 
the control of fleas due to the removal of adults as well as eggs.



"Lar" <larflu@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:46ebb639$0$15405$4c368faf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Suzie-Q wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> You will have to treat the yard on a regular basis as long as
>> it's warm outside. Squirrels and other animals will carry fleas
>> into your yard after you've treated. If you have cold winters
>> (unlike those of us in central Texas), you don't have to worry
>> about outside fleas during that time.
>>
>> Right, Lar?
>>
>
> I would say they possibly need to treat on a regular basis. Can't really

> think of people who have called me back later on to hit the yard because

> they are finding fleas again after getting rid of them once. The reasons

> could be that once the major attack is done it may be easier for the
home 
> owner to keep control with over the counter products...the on animal
flea 
> products probably are doing it's job well.. or maybe they just don't
want 
> to pay the bucks any more for what a pro will charge to do a flea job. (
I 
> do have customers that choose to have me treat the yard regularly for 
> peace of mind)
>
> Lar