Advantix is water-resistant when combined with a soap-free shampoo. Advantix is indicated for the treatment and prevention of fleas Ctenocephalides sp. It also controls lice Trichodectes canis, Linognathus setosus on dogs for up to 6 weeks.
In addition Advantix repels and kills paralysis ticks Ixodes holocyclus , brown dog ticks Rhipicephalus sanguineus , bush ticks Haemaphysalis longicornis , mosquitoes Anopheles, Culex and Aedes sp. It also repels stable biting flies Stomoxys calcitrans. Advantix contains imidacloprid and permethrin. Imidacloprid is an insect neurotoxin and works by interfering with the transmission of impulses along the insect nervous system.
This causes paralysis of the insect and its ultimate death. Permethrin is a type of pyrethroid insecticide. It too affects the insects' nervous system resulting in paralysis and death. To break the flea life cycle Advantix is applied directly to the skin every 4 weeks. By doing this Advantix ensures that fleas that jump onto your pet will stop feeding, become paralysed and die.
In addition Advantix controls the immature stages of the flea's life cycle in the environment and so prevents reinfestation.
Applying it monthly like this will also kill and repel brown dog ticks, bush ticks, mosquitoes and sandflies as well as control lice and repel stable flies.
It must be applied fortnightly to kill and repel paralysis ticks. Advantix is safe to use in puppies and dogs of any size from 7 weeks of age. Advantix stops fleas biting within 3 to 5 minutes and kills both adult fleas and larvae within 20 minutes.
Fleas are not required to bite the animal to receive a lethal dose. Ticks already on a dog at the ime of treatment will be killed but remain attached and visible. During tick season daily searching for and removal of any ticks found is recommended.
Ideally Advantix should be applied 1 month prior to first exposure to ticks. Advantix remains effective following shampooing with a soap-free shampoo, swimming or exposure to rain.
Our Products. How does it work? Buy Online. Menu section text. Protects dogs from fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, stable flies, flea eggs and flea larvae. AgResearch Consultants inc. How to apply. Remove collar prior to application. Remove one applicator tube from the package. Use the reversed cap to pierce and twist off the seal from the tube. For all size dogs: do not rub in treatment, allow to dry naturally.
Make sure you record the treatment date and repeat monthly. Our products Treats: Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, and stable flies. If your pet experiences any side effects to a parasite treatment, medical attention should be sought immediately. In the majority of cases, vacuuming frequently and treating your dog with a veterinary-grade insecticide that includes the growth inhibitor are all that is necessary to control the flea problem in your home, veterinarian Shanna Savikko writes in her article for the American Animal Hospital Association.
Vacuuming should be done every two or three days for about a month initially, focusing on areas that are shadowy or dark, as fleas avoid the light. Svikko also recommends putting the vacuum bag in a garbage bag and sealing it tightly before putting it into an outside receptacle to prevent the fleas from escaping back into your home.
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