how does this compare to advantage in terms of success in ridding of fleas and/or mites?
1405499
It's very effective. Don't be shunned by the price. It's practical the same results! I've been using Frontline for years and switche to this and I can't event tell the difference. My pets are happy and fleas/mites-free.
1405500
I use this monthly for both cats and dogs and have never had issues with fleas or mites I Love This stuff
1405501
I've never used Advantage so I couldn't tell. I prefer Frontline TopSpot cause it kills ticks, which Advantage does not. I tried this product cause it has the exact same active ingredient at the same doseage as Frontline for much, much less. I have used it for 3 months now and cannot tell a difference between it and Frontline
1405502
I swear by it. I have used multiple products ranging from cheap generics to expensive, name brand stuff, and Sentry works every bit as well as Advantage and similar products. I have four indoor cats, and they are flea-free.
411932
I've only used it on flying insects (wasps, mostly.) It is practically instantaneous with them. My guess is it's worth the try with fleas-you'll know quickly if it works or not, and if not, you'll have it around for other pests when needed.
1449606
I have cats. I do not spray it on them. I use Advantage on them. My wife vacuums good and sprays the carpet, upholstery, carpeting, their bedding, etc. Do this once a month and you won't have a flea problem. I recommend Adams. It has worked well for me.
123419
I'm using it on 3 barn cats. It usually lasts about a month depending, of course, on how bad the flea season is. Last year here, in Virginia, summer came in early & very hot, so it was every 3 weeks. This year, we have yet to see any extended heat, so they have gone almost 6 weeks without noticable discomfort.
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I'm not sure how to tell the difference, but a vet I spoke with recently claimed that fleas have been working up a tolerance to the product. The vet suggested teaming this product up with a collar (ineffective as well) to alternating with the Advantage brand.
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I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and they both worked great. Will try the yard spray soon. Good luck! I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and... » Read More I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and they both worked great. Will try the yard spray soon. Good luck! « Show Less
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It's much better. I have both the Alen Breathesmart and a Winix 9500. The Alen is quieter, has greater square foot coverage, and removes allergens more completely.
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There is always a trade off. If it is too much stronger, you run the risk of unintended kill offs of "good" bugs, and probably more risk to yourself. I bought several bottles of non name brand insectiside that works great. Try a few different kinds yourself, maybe cheaper, and better.
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Hi Happy buyer, Frontline didn't kill the fleas on my dogs at all. The vet said the strand of fleas in Florida where I live are immune to Frontline. I'm switching to Advantage.
177006
I have tried both ways with not much difference. I got primarily for pantry moths and mosquitos the dogs let in the house through dog door. Seems to work well regardless.
120884
Bayer makes two different flea control products that can easily be confused with one another, leading to potentially lethal complications in our feline family members. Advantage has formulations approved for both dogs and cats, while the product Advantix is intended for use in dogs only. Advantix causes permethrin toxicity in cats.(from http://thebark.com/content/advantage-vs-advantix-important-difference) Amazon.com needs to fix this listing and verify the authenticity of the product. I notice they say in the description "packaging may vary". It shouldn't! . I also find it disturbing that someone said their product packaging was not in English. That could be a sign that it is counterfeit.
2203096
Advantage II does not kill ear mites. This would require getting a perscription from a vet which would be put into the ear.
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My understanding is that it has to build up in the system which is why I begin giving it to my dog and cat before flea season gets going. I can't say if it works at killing an existing infestation of fleas, but in my experience it repels fleas from becoming a problem.
2210120
I also used this in the 90's and it was very effective even though i limited the spray to their bedding and the garage (where their beds are). i used it sparingly. We had a number of years where we didn't use it as the flea situation did not warrant it, however, this year called for heavy guns since the fleas were not responding as well to the diatomaceous earth applications as in the past. So we sprayed their bedding and garage judiciously and very lightly sprayed a couple dusty, flea-prone areas in our yard. We also applied a small amount near the base of two of our longer-haired dogs' tails where the fleas were heavily concentrated. There was a noticable drop in the flea population within a few days and we have only sprayed their bedding one more time since then (about a month after first application). Now when we flea comb them at night they are down to a couple of fleas (if that) instead of a bustling metropolis. This is saying something as the warm weather season is still in effect in Southern California. And we did continue to use DE in conjuction with Adams both on their bedding and fur. I would recommend always wearing gloves and spraying during calm conditions. We kept the dogs away from recently sprayed areas until they were thoroughly dry for safety's sake. I prefer to use natural products whenever possible but we had to make an exception this year. Good luck.
1252655
Hi, advantage will kill the fleas on your cat. You have to use it on your cat every month in the warm weather months. If you have carpets in your house you may have to use a bomb. I do not have tile floors as I live in the tropics, I have never bombed my house. This all depends on whether you see or feel fleas in the carpet.
1949174
The first time I applied this treatment I was also using Frontline. I saw no adverse reaction from my 6lb. Maltese. Since then I haven't used any other treatments, over 12 mos. I have found this to be most effective by itself with no need for other flea treatments
1252657
I think you will need to bomb the house if you have fleas in your carpet. The Advantage is to put on your pet.