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Let me first state that I greatly dislike the thought of using insecticides whether it be on the cat or in the home. But with that said, I'm failing to see the logic of those who willingly use a topical or oral flea killer/preventative on their cats but refuse to use one in their homes should it become an issue. To be clear, I am not judging anyone that falls into this category. I, respect those who try to use a natural product or DE or thorough cleaning or whatever else it may be to try and treat the premises. I myself, would rather not have to treat the home. NOR THE CAT. And fortunately, since a flea battle several years back, I haven't had to treat the home at all.
... But the poor cat get's a topical poison regularly applied to him in order to keep him from getting fleas which also helps keep the fleas under control in the home. If "we" stay ahead of the problem by using our pets as flea killing machines, the home benefits as well and so do we. So in the event that the home itself does become infested, I kind of fail to see the logic of NOT using an effective flea killing adulticide and an IGR in the home in order to quickly prevent the suffering of our pets by asking them to serve as the sole flea killers of a home that is infested with biting, blood sucking, tapeworm carrying fleas. Fleas that will continue to torture our pets (and us as well sometimes), at least, until the flea life cycle is complete. Personally, I'd rather deal with the problem as quickly as possible. I think the relatively small risk is worth it and I think it ends up being a lot more humane.
Again, no judgement placed on anyone who see's it differently. Just interested in understanding the rationale and logic behind it.
... But the poor cat get's a topical poison regularly applied to him in order to keep him from getting fleas which also helps keep the fleas under control in the home. If "we" stay ahead of the problem by using our pets as flea killing machines, the home benefits as well and so do we. So in the event that the home itself does become infested, I kind of fail to see the logic of NOT using an effective flea killing adulticide and an IGR in the home in order to quickly prevent the suffering of our pets by asking them to serve as the sole flea killers of a home that is infested with biting, blood sucking, tapeworm carrying fleas. Fleas that will continue to torture our pets (and us as well sometimes), at least, until the flea life cycle is complete. Personally, I'd rather deal with the problem as quickly as possible. I think the relatively small risk is worth it and I think it ends up being a lot more humane.
Again, no judgement placed on anyone who see's it differently. Just interested in understanding the rationale and logic behind it.