Description
- Alzoo - Natural Repellent Powder for Cats - 5.3 oz. (150g) Alzoo Natural Repellent Powder for Cats especially suitable for cats, afraid of water. The Alzoo natural repellent powder for cats uses the repellent properties of geraniol, an active molecule from the plant world which effectively repels ectoparasites of the cat: Fleas Ticks Mosquitoes Frequently Asked Questions Why are they moving to natural repellents ? Main reason : Flea collars containing organophosphates are dangerous for both humans health, especially children health, as well as pets health. That is why, the French National Agency of Veterinary Medicine decided to withdraw the permit for sale of Diazinon, Propoxur and TCVP based collars, that are still widely commercialized in America. More recently, US EPA decided to ban Propoxur-based collars. Indeed, while adults or children are petting your animal, insecticides are absorbed through the skin and may harm the nervous sytem. It is the same for pets. Thus, they have developed natural repellent products to take care of people and animals' health. How can people against fleas? The key : Prevention There is no need to treat with powerfull insecticides as the flea is easily eliminated by common insecticide, but there is a need to treat often and everywhere, using a preventive approach. Often, because the fleas which have survived to the initial treatment (because under the form of the more resistant egg or nymph development stage as seen previously) have to be also eliminated to avoid an other infestation. Everywhere, because fleas, larvae and nymphs are deeply entranched in the carpets, pillows, furniture tissus, etc. Can the fleas attack the human beings ? In general no, but certain people are an exception and are "devoured" by fleas. In these cases, bitings generally occur around the ankles and the calves and appear themselves as small red stains which strongly itch. If it is the case, consult your doctor and start a complete desinfection and clean-up of the house. How do repellent or insecticide collars work? Collars advanced technology is using the properties of some specific plastic materials. The active ingredient is incorporated inside the plastic matrix itself and is being released from this matrix under a constant speed over a long period of time. The active ingredient migrates to the surface of the plastic under the form of micro drops or powder depending on the active molecule. Since the release is very slow, the product can be effective for several months. At the end of the product life, the content of the active ingredient inside the plastic is very small and the collar is becoming more rigid; you then need to replace the collar with a new one. My house is infested with fleas. Despite all my efforts, I cannot get rid of them. What can I do ? It is quite difficult to get rid of fleas from the house. Different from what most people think, fleas do not live permanently on the animal but on the floor, on carpets, pillows, etc... Fleas generate eggs. From the eggs, a larva follows different development steps to turn into a nymph and to finally become an adult insect. Nymph are inside a cocoon and they have the particularity to stay "asleep" a very long period of time and to turn into an adult insect after some time that can last for several months. It is the reason why we can see fleas appear in a house left empty for several months in the absence of animals. In that case, these nymphs can wake-up, for example when they start feeling vibrations on the floor. The adult insect has to bite a target (a dog, a cat or an human) in order to feed himself with blood. After feeding, the flea is falling on the floor where it lives and deliver its eggs. And so on.... Fleas and larva are affected by most of the common insecticides: insecticides used on animals (collars, powder,...) or household environment insecticides. But they still recommend to follow the preventive approach with natural repellent products before the
- UPC # 3420900113032
- Size/Form 5.30 oz.
Suggested Use: First, apply the powder liberally on your cat's fur, focusing in areas where the parasites nest, including ears, belly, chest, rump, and folds. Then, rub against the fur so that product penetrates well. Repeat twice a week. INGREDIENTS Active Ingredients Geraniol 0.9%, Peppermint 0.2% Inert Ingredients Calcium Carbonate 98.9% WARNINGS Keep away from children. Do not use on kittens under 4 months. Avoid exposure to eyes and mucous membranes.
