Flea & Tick Control Products: Kudos for Sergeant's Going Green

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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I would like to begin this post by saying that I have never been the type to buy pet products, aside from the occasional dog toy, in the supermarket. However, I was pleased to learn that Sentry Natural Defense, a sister to the Sergeant's brand typically seen in grocery stores, has released a new GREEN line of pest products for dogs and puppies.  These products are made with all natural ingredients and are proven to kill and repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. 

Two of these products include Sergeant's GREEN Natural Flea Shampoo and SENTRY's Natural Defense Flea and Tick Squeeze-On. These products can be used on any dogs and puppies 12 weeks and older. Both have a natural scent that reflects their ingredients. Both products contain natural oils such as peppermint oil, clove oil, lemon grass oil, and others. From personal experience I can vouch for these ingredients as effective and natural flea and tick killers! 

A few years back my husband and I took all 3 of our dogs camping and came back with a tick infestation! It was a nightmare, but we were on top of it. We treated our house indoors and outdoors with peppermint oil. The problem cleared up extremely quickly and all the dogs were perfectly fine. It's amazing what natural products can do!

SENTRY Natural Flea and Tick Squeeze-On is an excellent alternative to many other flea and tick products on the market today that contain harmful pesticides that can be dangerous to your pet's health. This product is entirely natural and safe to use when instructions are followed. 

One box comes with 6 individual applicators that are applied directly to the skin in various places depending on the size of the dog. The box comes with complete instructions on how often to apply as well as how to apply it safely. One thing to keep in mind is that once this topical product is applied, dogs should not be bathed for at least 24 hours--preferably longer--to allow it to spread and work properly.

Sergeant's Green Shampoo contains most of the same ingredients as the topical treatment and has a pleasant, spicy scent. I have somewhat of an allergy problem with highly potent smells, however, this scent is very refreshing and did not trigger any allergy problems. 

Flea shampoos are great for occasional use to control fleas on your dog, also as a preliminary start to flea control. In other words before use of other flea products a flea shampoo can help to eliminate fleas currently on your dog's body. It will not, however, keep them away for long periods; flea shampoos should not be the only method of flea control used. Frequent use of these types of shampoos can be irritating to your dog's skin and cause further sensitivities. This product should be used in addition to a regular, preventive flea treatment.

It is highly important that before use of either of these products you read and fully understand the instructions. Even natural products can still be misused and cause problems for your dog's health. If you are unsure about how to use either product, consult a veterinarian or call the HOT LINE number offered on the product. For further information about these GREEN and natural products, check out Sergeants Facebook, Twitter, or their very own Blog! They even have their own YouTube page that you may find helpful. Isn't 2013 a good time to go Green with your dog?

Both products will go to one lucky winner in order to allow them to try the whole program. I highly recommend that they backup their green flea control with green lawn treatments to avoid bringing in new boarders from outdoors. You can learn more about how we have tackled these matters here and at additional links in this article.

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For more information on going green for your dog, visit the lijit search box in the sidebar and pop in your search terms--fleas, ticks, mosquitoes. Have a Happy, pest-free New Year!

Seargent's provided me with these products to review and give away. I was not compensated to offer my opinion on their ingredients and the comments herein are my own. I am not a veterinarian or a chemist, but rather a reasonably well-educated natural consumer. My comments reflect my interest in products that do not use pesticides in our homes, families or on pets. a Rafflecopter giveaway