Fleas can come in through screens or even be carried in on your pant legs. Since you are in Florida, it's a year round problem.
Dawn will kill the live fleas that are on her which are only about 5% of the fleas, unfortunately, if they are in your house. Most are flea eggs and larvae that live in your carpeting.
Mix it 50/50 Dawn and water and put it on a dry dog, then lather. Leave the lather on as long as possible, then rinse.
If you think this is a brand new infestation, get a Capstar pill from your vet. It will kill the live fleas and sterilize any eggs.
If they continue to be a problem, you may have to treat your carpet. I swear by Adams carpet powder. It's hard to find (it has to be the powder, not the spray so you can work it down into the carpet). I know other people who swear by 20 Mule Team Borax. |