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Imidacloprid:<\/strong> Spot-on, 1-3 months. Kills 98% of fleas in 1 hour, continues for 1 month.<\/p>\n
Fipronil:<\/strong> Spray, spot-on, 1-3 months. Kills fleas, and to a lesser extent, ticks for 1-3 months.<\/p>\n
Lufenuron:<\/strong> Pill, monthly. Renders fleas that bite the dog sterile.<\/p>\n
Pyriproxifen:<\/strong> Spray, every 3 months. Renders fleas that bite the dog sterile.<\/p>\n
Selamectin:<\/strong> Spot-on, monthly. Kills and sterilizes fleas: prevents heart worms.<\/p>\n
Nitenpyram:<\/strong> Pill, as needed. Instantly kills fleas; no residual action.<\/p>\n
Metaflumizone:<\/strong> Spot-on, monthly. Kills fleas in 48 hours; Continues for 1 month.<\/p>\n
Amitraz:<\/strong> Spot-on, collar, monthly. Kills ticks for up to 1 month.<\/p>\n
Permethrin:<\/strong> Spray, spot-on, as needed. Kills fleas, and to a lesser extent, ticks. No residual action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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