Posted by
-sa
18 yrs ago
I am a paranoid pregnant lady with her flea infected puppy. The puppy will be cleaned tomorrow but I am getting nightmares on how to get rid of the larvae/ eggs and clean the rest of the house, specially if the eggs are on clothes. Tomorrow begins the bomb and spray treatments, and I know I have to be out of the house- entire day as my helper has told me. Any suggestions to not let this problem relapse, get rid of the disgusting things once and for all? Thanks!
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"Getting rid of bugs once and for all" and "Hong Kong" are unfortunately not mutually compatible due to the climate. They will try to come back. However:
- "Combat" ant and roach traps every few months.
- Keep doors and windows closed from dusk to dawn.
- Wipe your feet and those of your puppy when you come into the house.
I'm sure there are more tips.
If you really want to be thorough, you should empty all your closets and wash all the clothes. Clean the closets thoroughly. Then put the clothes in air tight plastic containers/bags before you put them back.
It is highly unlikely that your baby will be affected. Your body is excellent protection.
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-sa
18 yrs ago
Thanks, axpatguy. Great suggestions- I will plan on washing most of the clothes but keeping them in a plastic bag would be extreme even for me!:) The weather is kind of beautiful these days specially in the evenings and I have been keeping all my windows open. But I hear you on the positives of keeping them shut at dusk time.
I would love to hear from other dog owners who deal with this issue with small kids. We have lots of carpets the puppy loves to sprawl on. He is not allowed on the bed or sofa at all, thank god. It would be great if I can be more prepared next flea season specially with a new baby around.
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Why don't you use Frontline? We use this with our dogs and have never had a problem with fleas here in Hong Kong. You put it on your dog once a month.
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"- I will plan on washing most of the clothes but keeping them in a plastic bag would be extreme even for me!:) "
Hehe. Well I should have made clear I meant clothes you don't use often. In the US you can buy these huge clothes bags with a receptacle for a vacuum cleaner to suck the air out.
It is a never ending battle.
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