Flea treatments during cold months?

[kiwideus]

The cats got fleas from the neighbours dog when she got in this summer. They were treated and I continued with the advantage.

I was wondering, do I still need to keep giving them advantage during the cold months? They are flea free, the house has been flea treated and cleaned.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

 

[momofmany]

Do you get hard freezes where you are in NC? When I lived in Texas, we had no freezes so I had to keep up treatment year round, but when I moved to Kansas City, I quit once the fleas die back in October. My personal preference is to get them off of treatment for a few months in the year as long as the fleas are gone.

You could try taking them off for a month and if the fleas come back, put them back on it!

 

[kiwideus]

Yeah we get hard freezes here in the mountains - we received snow last spring!

Right now, in the mornings, the temps are about between 30-45F. I will try and take them off for the month and see what happens.

Thanks!

 

[russian blue]

Here in Ontario (aka - snowland

) I was advised to flea treat between May - October. It all depends on the weather in your specific area.

 

[sandie]

When the weather remains under 42 degrees (F) on a constant basis, the fleas and ticks will be gone

 

[kiwideus]

Thanks for the easy reminder Sandie!