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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:40 am
Well it keeps mosquitos and flies off too. I just wondered if it kills and repels ticks if it would do the same for fleas. It's made with Pyrithreians, the same stuff that's in flea shampoo.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:44 am
Escapee, there is a difference between a "repellent" and a "killer". Repellents do just that... the insects just don't want to land and stick around on the animal (such as flies on horses). If you are using Advantage, then you don't need to worry about the fleas jumping on the kids. Unless they bring 'em into the house and start to bother the two-legged critters. Best bet to totally erradicate fleas is to: 1. Use Advantage or other product on pets. 2. Use flea bombs inside the house. 3. Use a spray that kills fleas outside the house. 4. Repeat #2 and #3 in two weeks. NOTE: I would NOT use a product designed for horses on your dogs. Especially with pesticides and insecticides, you should always use the product for the use intended on the label.
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:50 am
I would NOT use a product designed for horses on your dogs. Especially with pesticides and insecticides, you should always use the product for the use intended on the label. But it DID say it could be used on dogs! Escapee Member 06-15-2004 Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:27 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question: If a spray will kill ticks and flies, will it also kill fleas? I have a spray that is for horses and it repels/kills flies, tick, along with some other bugs and it says it can be used on dogs. I wonder if it will also kill fleas? It's that time of year, and while we put Advantage on our pets, it doesn't stop the fleas from jumping on them. The question was if it would work on fleas also. Escapee I agree with Hukdonreality, call the number on the package to see if it will take care of fleas too.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:52 am
Well, Costa, see, we got the Advantage on them too late, I just plum forgot for 2 months. Our cat is not an inside cat, but the girls play with her outside, a few days ago I noticed poor DD1 was covered in bites. That's when I remembered, oh crap, I forgot to get the flea stuff on the animals. So I rushed to do it. However, it takes about a month for it to cycle and get rid of all the fleas and their eggs. The spray I bought says right on it "Can be used on dogs" and that it kills and repels ticks and repels mosquitoes, flies, biting gnats, deer ticks, blah blah blah. So, just short of finding a flea and spraying it with this stuff to see if it will kill it, I was hoping maybe someone would know. No Biggie. Luckily, we don't have too much carpet in the house (and I suspect the fleas have gotten inside) mostly hard wood and I have been told by the vet to toss a flea collar in the vacuum and vacuum really good every day for a week to get all the little buggers that might be in there. I wonder if I could spray my carpets instead of flea bombs. I hate flea bombs, yick. But, the animals are "advantaged" now, and the yards have been treated with ortho bug b gone for fleas, as we do every spring, we are just a little late this year. In the meantime, poor DD1, she's just been eaten alive!
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 11:22 am
Escapee, you can get a flea dip or flea spray for your dogs that can help with the immediate problem.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 11:27 am
Merrysea, being done as we speak. Just called mom and she's taking care of it as she called me and yelled at me for having a flea bitten kid. I think I might be grounded.
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 11:43 am

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 1:30 pm
Escapee. I would call your vet. When we had fleas, we did not dip our pets at all. The vet sold this extremely effective spray that we sprayed our house with. I just called our vet and SIPHOTROL is what it is called. Make sure you get enough to cover the whole house.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 1:56 pm
Siphotrol? K, calling to find out about it. Does it smell bad?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 1:59 pm
I don't remember it stinking up the house. In fact I don't remember it having much of a smell at all. But it totally worked.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 2:00 pm
For your convenience: Link Link Fixed links <24>
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 2:02 pm
There are only 2 reviews at the amazon site, but they each gave it 5 stars. I'd give it 5 stars as well.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:35 pm
Where the heck can I find some cheap little kid bead necklaces? The mardi-gras type ones are too long. I cannot believe I am having such a hard time. The kind I would like are like what Abby's wearing in this picture. (Clear plastic beads that are not really long.)
And I know this outfit would look better with just sandals. But it's been cold up here near Chicago so I haven't gone sandal shopping yet!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:42 pm
Escapee, do a bit more research before you spend your money. Precor is the "brand name" of the insecticide used in Siphotrol (and you can buy Precor cheaper). There are other alternatives that work faster than Precor, too. And please be sure to read the instructions. I think Ultracide (which works faster) can be used on both hardwood and carpeted flooring. Your best bet is to vacuum like your vet told you, wash ALL of the "beds" the kids sleep on, and redose Advantage in two weeks (your vet should tell you this is OK but check anyways). (I was a certified pesticide operator, so I am always VERY careful about giving out advice.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:43 pm
Julie...I've seen those at the Dollar Store/99cent store. Do you have one of those?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:45 pm
Beekind, good idea. Didn't check them yet, thanks! Escapee, ask your vet, but I do not see how you could get any more effective than the Siphotol!! I am a flea warrior!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:52 pm
Julieboo, how is it that when Abby is cute as she can possibly be, she gets cuter. I don't understand.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:53 pm
Julie, how many do you want? Oriental Trading usually has lots of them and cheap. she is just precious!!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 3:57 pm
Annie, that is a great idea!!! Thank you Annie and OG!! I tell you, even I get amazed at how dang cute she is!!! I am just having so much fun with her!!! And these days Ryan is amusing me like crazy. Like today on his way to the bathroom, he told me he was going to be "taking care of business." What a cute little nut he is!! Off to OT's website...
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 7:44 pm
Julie, Oriental Trading Co is great. Also anywhere that sells party stuff (Target, WalMart, etc) or party supply store has them in the girl section. You can get 6 or 8 for a couple bucks...different colors too if I remember right.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 8:56 pm
how can i get the coffee smell out of the plastic containers it comes in when they are empty? i have hand washed, left them open, and used the dishwasher. after many months, they still smell like coffee. ideas??
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 8:59 pm
Kady...I've had some luck with leaving apple slices in some plastic containers.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, April 07, 2008 - 9:06 pm
I had a look on google. Consensus seems to be baking soda and hot water or white vinegar (but the vinegar might leave its own smell). I don't have any experience of my own. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071102071023AAzCdSH&cp=4 oh, or denture cleaning tablets: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Stains-Mopping-Wiping-2505/removing-coffee-odor-thermos.htm http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf468731.tip.html
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 5:29 am
Kitt, sometimes leaving them outside to bleach out in the sun works, too. Vinegar won't leave an odor as it'll eventually evaporate. Another trick is to wad up newspapers into the container and put the lid on, and leave it for a few days.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:14 am
Kady, my mother puts plain water in them and then sticks them in the freezer for a day or 2.
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