On Pet
Protecting your cat is the first step in the fight against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.
Hartz® recommends products that protect against adult and pre-adult pests. Preventing a future infestation is just as important. Dr. Melinda recommends Hartz® UltraGuard Pro® or Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® once a month topical drop treatments or collars because these products have active ingredients focused on breaking the life stages of fleas and ticks. Additionally, topical drops kill and repel mosquitoes. If your cat already has fleas and ticks, Dr. Melinda recommends the use of Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® shampoos, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® cat sprays, or Hartz® UltraGuard® powders to bring immediate relief to your cat.
In Home
The critical second step in a complete pest management system is treating your home. Unlike ticks and mosquitoes that only breed outdoors, fleas can thrive indoors. Female fleas start producing eggs 24 to 48 hours after taking their first blood meal and can lay up to 50 eggs per day. These eggs are laid on your cat and easily fall off onto bedding, carpets, furniture and everything else your cat comes in contact with. Where your cat rests and sleeps becomes a primary habitat for eggs and developing fleas.
Hartz offers In Home products, such as Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Carpet Powders and Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Sprays that can be used throughout your house. If you are facing a wide spread infestation, Hartz® UltraGuard Plus® Home Fogger is recommended.
In Yard
The final step in a complete pest management system is taking care of your yard where fleas, ticks and mosquitoes can be prevalent.
Ticks find their hosts by climbing on grass, shrubs and other outposts. They simply wait for your cat to walk by and grab on. To fully protect your cat be sure to use products such as Hartz® UltraGuard® Home Spray to eliminate pests outside your home.
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