Whether your cat is going outside to run around in the yard or just to relax in the grass, it’s no doubt a place they enjoy. Your yard can also be susceptible to fleas without your knowledge.

Before you spray your yard for fleas, be sure to remove any excess leaf and dirt piles as they could be hotbeds for flea infestation. It’s also a good idea to remove any unused furniture from your yard and mow it regularly. Once you’ve taken these precautionary steps, take your flea and tick yard spray and use it all over the entire yard—from corner to corner.

Other than using natural flea spray for cats, there are other effective ways to combat them, like flea collars. Many flea collars use a substance with active ingredients that provides full-body protection, killing fleas and ticks at certain life stages. Some collars specifically target certain types of fleas and ticks, like eggs, larvae, adults or a combination of all three.

Each product is different, and some last longer than others. Depending on the brand, it can take as little as 24 hours for the spray to start working. But if you’re working on removing an entire flea infestation, that can take up to 3 or 4 months. And you will likely need to re-spray the home or yard periodically. Follow the instructions on your product for more detailed instructions.

Another great way to tackle a flea problem can be bug bombs, aimed specifically at fleas and ticks. These annoying and sometimes dangerous pests can be tough to eradicate, but dropping a flea bomb can help to quickly clean an area of these harmful bugs.

Flea and tick powder can be a potent tool when it comes to protecting your cat. At Petco, we carry powders that not only combat fleas and tick around the house, but some can also be used as treatments on your kitty.