In addition to applying FRONTLINE® Plus, the following steps can also be taken to prevent fleas from infesting your pet:

• Vacuuming - Vacuum the areas your pet is around, especially carpeted areas in your home, any furniture that is frequented by your pet, and in your car (if your pet rides in your car). This will clean up as many immature fleas (eggs, larvae, and pupae) as possible.
• Washing - Wash your pet’s bedding, blanket, and other washable items in the hottest water possible (check the laundering instructions to make sure that washing in hot water isn’t a problem).
• Yard Work - Mow your lawn and rake up any leaves, brush, or clippings.
• Direct Sunlight - Hang doormats, rugs, and other nonwashable items in direct sunlight.

If you walk your pet outside, it may pick up fleas in areas where untreated animals (neighbors' pets, rodents, raccoons, opossums) have access. If your pet has access to areas under your house, remember that these animals may have spent time there, leaving flea eggs behind.

Pay special attention to flea prevention in the spring and early summer months. Although fleas can be a problem for your pets all year, flea populations typically explode about 5 to 6 weeks after the weather starts to warm up.

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