Pest Control

July 14, 2005

NMHP Forum - What about flea control for weak / young kittens?

Response from Dr Wendy Brooks: There is no product that is labelled for use in kittens under 8 weeks that I know of. Unfortunately, as a condition of keeping my veterinary license current, it is also not legal for me...

February 1, 2005

Non-Toxic Methods of Flea & Tick Control

Non-Toxic Methods of Flea & Tick Control An alternative to toxic flea baths & works for garden pests also. http://www.bugarrest.com/ From: Gerri Glass at mainstreet@i-plus.net (It's easier, safer & far less expensive to treat your dogs with natural insect repellants...

February 2, 2005

Safe Mosquito Control

Safe Mosquito Control Adapted from the "Care2 Ask Annie" newsletter. Simple Solution Watching a mosquito buzzing around your child is a different experience than it used to be! Here are some effective and safer alternatives for both your body and...

Tried & True Insect Repellents

Tried & True Insect Repellents Note: Always check with your veterinarian about all medical matters. It's just about mosquito time so I thought I would send this out to all of you who could be susceptible to West Nile Virus....

January 31, 2005

Using Flea-Control Products? Read the Label First!

Using Flea-Control Products? Read the Label First! Summertime…and the living is not so easy for our four-legged friends. Statistics compiled by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) show that June, July and August are the most dangerous months of...

October 30, 2005

Warning: Over-the-Counter Flea Products are Dangerous and Deadly

Nov 8, 2004: Last night an adopter called me in a panic; she had applied Bio-Spot (flea control) to her 8 month cat. After 20 minutes, "Layla" went into what appeared to be convulsions. A call to the vet gave...

July 16, 2006

What You Should Know About Flea and Tick Products

In November 2000, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released a report called Poisons on Pets: Health Hazards from Flea and Tick Products. The report demonstrated a link between chemicals commonly used in flea and tick products and serious health...