Anyone who has had fleas in their house before knows what a nightmare it is – for the humans and the dogs. The clean up following a flea infestation is very painful as well.<\/p>\n
In coordinating a dog rescue for about seven years, I have got flea control down to an art. Here are my suggestions on ensuring that foster homes stay free of fleas.<\/p>\n
When a dog enters care and has evidence of fleas (e.g. flea dirt around their groin),\u00a0or<\/em> for any dog that has come from a pound environment, flea treatment and prevent starts on pick up.<\/p>\n Once the dog has vacated my car, I then have to make my car flea-free. I use bug spray on pretty much everything. This includes bug-spraying:<\/p>\n Any bedding the dog used then goes either straight into the wash, or, if soiled, into a secured bag and into the bin.<\/p>\n Any other pets in the new foster household should be treated with a spot-on as well.<\/p>\n Following these steps should help flea infestations taking hold in a foster home. If, however, a dog ‘sneaks’ fleas into the house, then you will need to take remedial action. My process is:<\/p>\n It took me quite a few years to work out the exact method for getting a handle on flea infestations. I have learnt that prevention is easier (and cheaper!) than cure. Despite having some close encounters (such as foster dogs sneaking in their flea-visitors), I have never had a major problem in recent years. I put it down to these techniques.<\/p>\n Do you have any additional ideas on controlling fleas in a foster home?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other posts of interest:<\/em><\/p>\n 5 Ways to Keep Fleas Out of the House<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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