ShooTAG Flea Control without Toxins

Shoo Tags target fleas, ticks or mosquitos to protect your pet against them. They do not work in tackling those not on the animal however–such as the surrounding environment.

One of the nice things about this age of going green is that there are new products coming out that are less topic options than in the past.

Shoo Tags™ is one of these products that made a hit at one of the big pet industry shows.

However, I did not find any scientific studies to support the claims although I did came across some discussions of how they don’t work for some people.

The shelf life of inactivated tags is two years and once on the pet, they are supposed to last up to four months.

Shoo! TAGS™ work by using frequencies embedded in the magnetic strip that are supposed to be similar to the Schumann Wave and not like harmful radio frequencies.

The specific insects targeted by the tags do not like those energetics. (The manufacturers state that Shoo!TAG™ products do not interfere with radio frequencies or radio collars.)

Once on the pet (or human) it takes time for the energy field to extend the pest barrier frequencies into the energy field of the being wearing the tag.

During testing the manufacturers found that activation can take up to 36 hours.

They also found that animals that have weaker energy fields (those who are on or have recently taken steroid drugs, that have recently undergone surgery, or who are older) do not respond well to the product.

One of the misunderstood aspects of this product is that it does not kill the pests but simply slows them down and gets them to leave the pet’s energy field.

The tag frequency can be effected if they rub against other metal tags or become bent, scratched or damaged.

In addition, the company states that there could also be a problem if there are nearby fault lines, cell phone towers and large doses of pesticides.

The company states also that green products typically have around a 75% effective rate and so although ShooTAGS is a nice option is can only be part of an entire flea control program.

What is the best flea treatment for your pet?

best flea treatment

One of the most asked questions is, “What is the best flea treatment?”

The answer can vary greatly depending on who you talk to but the real question should be, “What is the best flea treatment for my pet and my household?”

For instance, in my area most people do not need to use flea control unless they head out on a trip or have company that arrives with a flea infested pet.

Because we live in the high altitude with arid conditions and temperatures that don’t allow a flea population to take hold and cycle, our biggest issues are from visitors with pets or from ticks.

A bath in non-toxic oatmeal shampoo (with suds left to sit for 10-15 minutes) is enough to thwart any fleas that might have been brought up to the area.

If you live in an area where feral animals invade your yard or strays visit often–your chances of a flea infestation can increase drastically.

Recently a reader wrote in about an infestation cycle at the beach.

Her problem was that rats were bringing fleas into the home where they multiplied and plagued both pets and humans.

So where you live is part of the consideration in coming up with a good solutions because beach living is certainly a bigger problem than where I live and regions vary as to what types of flea products you can obtain.

The other consideration concerns how much money you want to invest in products or services AND how much toxicity you are willing to bring into your home or yard.

Some products work better than others but the true secret is that you need to use the Triangle of Successful Flea Control to tackle the issue.

This means treating the animal, interior area of the home, and the surrounding exterior areas at the same time.

Both the interior and exterior areas have to be treated at least every two weeks until you get the problem under control and then regularly after that to get rid of fleas for good.

Although some areas allegedly report a decrease in flea populations, I highly doubt that is the case. With more sophisticated options for treating fleas I think it is just that people are not encountering the same high level of problems as has been the case in the past and they are not calling in pest control people but treating it themselves or with services that provide less toxic options.

Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you don’t fall for the “best flea treatment is…” message.

My answer to the question is this, “The best flea treatment is the one that works for you, eliminates fleas from your pet and your home safely, and that fits into your budget.

We all have our favorites so take the time to talk to your veterinarian or pet care professional to see what they recommend.

Don’t forget that you can read Flea Control Secrets for help in sorting out the vast selection of products on the market (both natural and proprietary) and to learn about all the different options available to you and your pet.

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