Hello!
First, before I start. My dog and two cats ARE treated for fleas. I have used Advantage, Frontline Plus, Advantage II and Capstar (to kickstart the flea-killing process). Advice on other products is welcome, but it's not my main issue.
Okay, so about two months ago we had a flea issue in my parents' house. They went away on vacation and since I'd bring my yorkie over with me while house-sitting, the few fleas that got in freaking multiplied and they were everywhere. We treated the cats, fogged the house, kept my yorkie at my apartment until they were gone. We got rid of them all, or so it seemed.
I moved back in with my parents about a month ago and it is even worse now. We have been spraying the carpet and furniture down with a flea spray, vaccuuming like mad, everything. We keep treating the dog and cats, too. Last week we had our outside lawn spray people come in and spray the house. They sprayed everywhere and we kept EVERYONE out of the house for a good 4+ hours until we could re-enter the house. Washed bedding, clothing, blankets. We use Haskell, if that's of any use.
So, this big spray of the house was last Tuesday. The fleas ARE BACK. I seriously walked into my parents room and had five on my legs when I walked out. I found them all over Rhia yesterday, and even a few on her after treating her with Advantage again.
I'm sorry this is long and I'd give you lots of cookies and hugs if you've made it this far. I just need HELP. I'm at my wit's end of what to do about this problem. Rhia is scratching, even though she's been treated. One of my cats is also allergic to fleas, so one touch of a flea sends her scratching.
Any advice on what to do would be incredibly appreciated. We're supposed to wait 10 days after the spray to vacuum, but I'm wondering if I should go ahead and do it. Thanks so much all!
