Flea & Tick Remedies
The single best remedy for ticks and fleas
is the human eye, a good flea comb, and a flea bath after
taking your dog into the field. Remember that most dens
have fleas in them, and that ticks are always a summer
bane.
Seed ticks
inhabit burrows and are particularly tough to get rid of
-- you will need to dip the dog in a pyrethrin dip
several times if you are unlucky enough to get into
these.
Some
topical products may be better for pets with flea allergy
dermatitis than oral medications, as they will kill the
fleas before they have a chance to bite.
Does
it?
|
Bio
Spot
|
Program
|
Advantage
|
Gentle
Touch
|
Front-line
|
Front-line
Plus
|
| Kills Adult Fleas |
Yes
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Repels Adult Fleas |
Yes
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Kills Eggs &
Larvae |
Yes
|
Yes |
Larvae Only |
No |
Larvae Only |
Yes |
| Stops Development |
Yes
|
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Repels & Kills
Ticks |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Kills Only |
Kills Only |
Repels & Kills
Mosquitoes (Heartworm vectors) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Administration |
Apply Topically |
Oral Pill |
Apply Topically |
Apply Topically |
Apply Topically |
Apply Topically |
| Dosage |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
| Active Ingredients |
Permethrin
& BiolarŪ /NylarŪ IGR |
Lufenuron |
Imidac-loprid |
Sodium Lauryl Sufate
& Citric Acid |
Fipronil |
Fipronil and
Methoprene IGR |
| 6-Month Supply (for
25 lb. dog) |
$11.98 |
$33.99 |
$36.99 |
$12.98 |
$56.98 |
$65.98 |
|