Philosophy on Bug- and/or Spider-Killing

PearlsNLace · 06-16-2010, 10:08 AM

We have flease. we have done flea spray, capstar, first shield, advantage, flea collars, yard spray, 8 pounds of borox, and dawn soap.

We- the dogs and now me, anytime I sit down for a second that is, still have the damn fleas.

We have vacuumed the house. Even the hard wood floors. Thrown away dog pillows and blankets. Got rid OUR mattress.

I am loosing my mind.

Maybe I DO want a collar. A flea collar of my very own.

Nat · 06-16-2010, 10:29 AM

We are having the same issues down here. It's awful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlsNLace

We have flease. we have done flea spray, capstar, first shield, advantage, flea collars, yard spray, 8 pounds of borox, and dawn soap.

We- the dogs and now me, anytime I sit down for a second that is, still have the damn fleas.

We have vacuumed the house. Even the hard wood floors. Thrown away dog pillows and blankets. Got rid OUR mattress.

I am loosing my mind.

Maybe I DO want a collar. A flea collar of my very own.

Converse · 06-16-2010, 10:45 AM

I grew up in Australia so I say if the bug isn’t big enough to put a saddle on or you can’t tell if its grimacing at you- then leave it be.

But I live in a household with 2 teenage girls and a high femme, all of whom go from being Lara Croft to chair climbing, high pitched, eye closing, arm waving, mob bosses demanding that “it” die the moment a spider crosses their path. I’ve often thought about sending a note to their math teacher, asking why the teenagers believe that something smaller than a piece of rice is actually “at least 6 inches round”.

My femme, she is a little better, but put an earwig near her, and she makes the teenagers look like bouncers at a leather bar.

PearlsNLace · 06-16-2010, 11:13 AM

A friend just told me on Facebook that she was advised by her vet that the topical flea control stuff is not working this year.
She recommended comfortis- and her dog is flea free.

Im taking a deep breath here. The money we have been spending of flea stuff has really been adding up. But as I look over at my dog, I can visably SEE the damn things crawling on him.

Nat · 06-16-2010, 11:33 AM

Before you spend the 90 bucks on comfortis - my two dogs are on it and they still have fleas - not as bad as before, but they aren't eliminated.

JustJo · 06-16-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlsNLace

A friend just told me on Facebook that she was advised by her vet that the topical flea control stuff is not working this year.
She recommended comfortis- and her dog is flea free.

Im taking a deep breath here. The money we have been spending of flea stuff has really been adding up. But as I look over at my dog, I can visably SEE the damn things crawling on him.

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Originally Posted by Nat

Before you spend the 90 bucks on comfortis - my two dogs are on it and they still have fleas - not as bad as before, but they aren't eliminated.

This may sound crazy, but find an Amway distributor in your area and buy a bottle of LOC. It's very mild, organic stuff and I've used it safely even on rescued newborns puppies and kittens.

You'll pretty much have to wash everything...and the animals daily for awhile, because it's not a pesticide. It's an organic cleaner...and a serious wetting agent...so it breaks down the little air bubble that fleas put around them to survive a bath. Basically, you're gonna drown the little buggers.

It's a pain, but it's safe, and it works...and it's not poison. (And no, I'm not an Amway distributor

)

Converse · 06-16-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlsNLace

A friend just told me on Facebook that she was advised by her vet that the topical flea control stuff is not working this year.
She recommended comfortis- and her dog is flea free.

Im taking a deep breath here. The money we have been spending of flea stuff has really been adding up. But as I look over at my dog, I can visably SEE the damn things crawling on him.

Does your dog surf? 5 minutes in the ocean- I'm guessing its the salt water- and no more fleas! has worked for me (and the dog) every time. Not sure what you do about ones that might already be in the house though

PearlsNLace · 06-16-2010, 12:25 PM

Joxer would totally do it. Moose however, well, bless her- that 110 pound princess doesnt even like to get her paws wet on GRASS. So, no, surfing would be out for her.

Plus, the ocean is I think, at lease 6 hours away. SIGH.

I rather like the idea of THIS though..
http://www.arbico-organics.com/produ...de-fleas-ticks

has anyone tried one?

Arwen · 06-16-2010, 10:05 PM

My vet has recommended that I do Advantage then Frontline the next month. Says the fleas are getting resistant and this will help.

waxnrope · 06-16-2010, 10:58 PM

with garage opener, I entered the garage as the lifted ... felt a web across my face and uttered, "eeew." then, i felt a thud on my head, and I quickly started brushing my head as I ran screaming from the garage.
I did not put the garbage out tonight

Guy · 06-16-2010, 11:11 AM

I am a big fan of catch and release.

View Poll Results: I prefer to...
Kill any spider or bug that gets into my home.	45	27.27%
Get somebody else to kill any spider or bug that gets into my home.	21	12.73%
Kill bugs but not spiders.	7	4.24%
Kill spiders but not bugs.	8	4.85%
Release spiders and/or bugs outside.	70	42.42%
Other (Explained Below)	14	8.48%
Voters: 165. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
Converse Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Hy Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 323 Thanked 684 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 2551407	I grew up in Australia so I say if the bug isn’t big enough to put a saddle on or you can’t tell if its grimacing at you- then leave it be. But I live in a household with 2 teenage girls and a high femme, all of whom go from being Lara Croft to chair climbing, high pitched, eye closing, arm waving, mob bosses demanding that “it” die the moment a spider crosses their path. I’ve often thought about sending a note to their math teacher, asking why the teenagers believe that something smaller than a piece of rice is actually “at least 6 inches round”. My femme, she is a little better, but put an earwig near her, and she makes the teenagers look like bouncers at a leather bar. __________________ I don't act this way to change the world. I act this way so that the goddamn world won't change me! -Desert Hearts

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06-16-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,284 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505518	We have flease. we have done flea spray, capstar, first shield, advantage, flea collars, yard spray, 8 pounds of borox, and dawn soap. We- the dogs and now me, anytime I sit down for a second that is, still have the damn fleas. We have vacuumed the house. Even the hard wood floors. Thrown away dog pillows and blankets. Got rid OUR mattress. I am loosing my mind. Maybe I DO want a collar. A flea collar of my very own.

06-16-2010, 11:13 AM	#4
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,284 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505518	A friend just told me on Facebook that she was advised by her vet that the topical flea control stuff is not working this year. She recommended comfortis- and her dog is flea free. Im taking a deep breath here. The money we have been spending of flea stuff has really been adding up. But as I look over at my dog, I can visably SEE the damn things crawling on him.

06-16-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,284 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505518	Joxer would totally do it. Moose however, well, bless her- that 110 pound princess doesnt even like to get her paws wet on GRASS. So, no, surfing would be out for her. Plus, the ocean is I think, at lease 6 hours away. SIGH. I rather like the idea of THIS though.. http://www.arbico-organics.com/produ...de-fleas-ticks has anyone tried one?

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waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	with garage opener, I entered the garage as the lifted ... felt a web across my face and uttered, "eeew." then, i felt a thud on my head, and I quickly started brushing my head as I ran screaming from the garage. I did not put the garbage out tonight

06-16-2010, 11:11 AM	#11
Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I am a big fan of catch and release.