Customer Reviews for Flea Stoppers

I'm crazy about this stuff, I have owned several cats that wander outside in the sandy woods and then bring the fleas inside. I could never really get a handle on the problem, and tried several flea collar/drops to try and control things. Once I tried Flea Stoppers, in a few short weeks the problem started to subside and with regular usage...no more fleas!

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70 of 72 people found this review helpful

I had a horrific flea problem both in and out of the house. My two dogs were suffering; it was awful. I tried everything. When nothing worked, I found this product - Flea Stoppers - online and applied it on the carpet and furniture as directed. I knew it would take a few days to start working and so I also purchased powdered diatomaceous earth and carefully applied this to the dogs at the same time. Within three weeks my flea problem was totally solved. I didn't see another flea for several years, and when they did return, I nipped it in the bud with another application of Flea Stoppers. Flea Stoppers is great and my mobile groomer was so impressed by the results that she recommends it to all her customers, who have also experienced the same great results that I have. Be patient and you won't be disappointed. It's not a fluke that it worked twice for me with a total elimination of every single flea in my house!

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68 of 69 people found this review helpful

Looked at this product as I have an indoor cat & wanted to use a product that was safe for both cat & family. First 4 reviews read showed 5 stars & had me excited even thou more recent reviews didn't exactly promote product as well. Ordered & it came quickly so I was excited to tackle our flea infestation. Read directions & used as directed (as 1 other reviewer indicated, labeling doesn't make it sound as safe for pets & crawling babies as what you read. Since I had already paid the $, I went ahead & still decided to use but it does concern me about the safety of the ingredients). Waited the full suggested 7 days before vacuuming again. Meantime still had major flea issue as I would walk the carpets with white socks & still get them jumping on me & biting! Went so far as to put the powder in a zip lock bag & placed a live flea in it. That stinker lived for over a week jumping around & crawling through it with no signs of slowing down. While waiting for this product to rid us of fleas, I went to petsmart & bought 3 cans of an IRG spray. It has been the only thing to kills these bastards quickly! (I thought I had been patient long enough. Btw, I also had a test baggie with a hertz flea collar & the flea I placed in that one SAT & hung out on the collar that was said to be effective for 7 months!). Maybe the fleas in So. Cal are immune to powders & collars but those products didn't seem to work. Also buy the spray that this company offers. They do ship their products quickly but running to your local pet store will also supply you with what I feel is the only thing that kills fleas on contact immediately (I also sprayed the baggies because I was so fed up & frustrated after watching these fleas still living after a week). I'd also go out & buy a dyson vacuum or similar if you don't have one already. It's a worthwhile investment as you will be vacuuming everyday to rid your home of these buggers. If you can't afford one, borrow one.

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67 of 76 people found this review helpful

I had to respond after another reviewer said they used "Fleabusters" successfully, but wasn't successful with this product. Hate to burst their bubble, but I used "Fleabusters" service years ago, and it was VERY successful... because they'd treated my 7K sf Victorian at a cost of around $400, they admitted to me that their "magic product" was only boric acid powder! At the molecular level, boric acid is shaped like shards of glass. The reason it works is that it cuts into the hard exterior shell of insects and eggs, then, because it is a dessicant (drying agent), sucks all of the fluid out of them. Voila! No more roaches, fleas, etc. I used to be able to buy boric acid at WallyWorld, but can't find it anymore. We just noticed a couple of fleas inside, and this product turned up. If it's genuinely a powder (not granules), I guarantee it will work. The key is making sure it's in every crack and crevice so that none of the adults, larvae, or eggs escape.

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33 of 36 people found this review helpful

I've used this product twice now in two different homes and it has eradicated the flea problem both times. I wouldn't recommend it if you need to rid your flea problem overnight. This is a more natural way to get rid of fleas compared to harsh chemicals but it does require some patience. The second time I used this product, I steam cleaned my carpet BEFORE applying the product. Steam cleaning is not necessary but I had just moved into a new house so it was necessary. I didn't steam clean the first time I used this product and it worked just as well.

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32 of 33 people found this review helpful

I did not use this product because of the warnings on the label. When I read write ups and watched the instruction video the same warnings were not mentioned. I would have returned but since we were having a problem with fleas, I did not. I was busy trying to find out what to do to become flealess. It is still sitting in the box. Basically children and pets or anyone else should not come in contact with the product and it needs to be left on the carpet for a week. Ok if you are going away. Canister states that if it comes in contact with your skin, clothing or you inhale the powder CALL a POISON control center. I guess you need a gas mask to apply.

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19 of 26 people found this review helpful

this stuff is fantastic. It says powder but it is actually granules, so no mess. I have 8 grandkids and pets crawling around and i shook this stuff into the furniture, between the mattresses around the edges of hard floors under dressers and into closets, fleas were gone. it is harmless to humans, and for the most part to pets as well. i put it in the dogs bed. never had another bug in my house again. no smells, no tearing the house apart to spray, no fog and opening cabinets and cheaper than anything else on the market and even though it doesn;t say it kilss everything, it really does. It is only good for indoors though. I wish I had found this stuff years ago.

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18 of 18 people found this review helpful

I have been using Flea Stoppers for more than 20 years now. I have 2 large dogs and a cat in the house, and they do not require any flea medication at all. The Flea Stoppers keeps pests out of my house and off my dogs (and us people). It does work best in houses that have carpeting in sleeping areas. I would recommend this product to anyone that has pets. If you currently have a flea problem, be aware that you will see increased flea activity for about 7-10 days after applying the Flea Stoppers - then they will go away for GOOD. I have gone more than a year between applications and have never seen another flea in the house. Also seems to work on spiders, flies, roaches, and other pests.

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18 of 18 people found this review helpful

I am a dachshund breeder & have 19 dogs.  They have the run of 10 and 1/2 acres much of the day.  They have a great opportunity of picking up fleas from squirrels, etc. on the property.  I have found that Flea Stoppers along with the topical flea applications on the dogs has made a big difference in my flea problem.  Thank you Flea Stoppers!  I am sure that I will be a repeat customer in the future because of my large amount of dogs. 

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13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I have used this product for the past 20 years and it works great. My dogs never have a flea problem and this is the only flea prevention I use other than flea and tick shampoo. I recommend this to anyone who does not want fleas in their house.

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10 of 11 people found this review helpful

After lots and lots of research online for help in ridding our home of fleas, we settled on Flea Stoppers. We bought the product 2 weeks after we had spent $150 on an outside exterminator who used an IGR. We weren't seeing much difference in the number of fleas, and we were starting to go crazy....I was being bitten on the ankles daily, unable to find anywhere in my own home for respite. We were vacuuming everyday as we were told. As we researched and learned more about the lifecycle of the flea, and the fact that you really have an "egg" problem, not a "flea" problem, we purchased Flea Stoppers. The product is designed to penetrate the cocoon stage of the flea, whereas the IGR does not. We applied the product as per the instructions, leaving it down for 6 or 7 days, and have been vacuuming up dead and living fleas ever since. Today, after about 3 weeks, we have NO more fleas! I called FleaStoppers (the manufacturer on the label) midway through the treatment for clarification and encouragement that I was doing enough. It was very helpful to hear that I was, and just needed to continue to be patient a little longer. Baby fleas would be born soon (very, very tiny) and they, too, would succumb to the crystals as they eat them and are dessicated, I was told. The product is non-toxic, also, so we were able to bring our cat back into the house after quarantining her to the garage (she had been treated immediately for fleas, but we chose to give her a safer haven away from the fleas). The product is REASONABLY PRICED and HIGHLY effective.

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10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Flea Stoppers worked well. It had no bad effect on our dogs health. It was a little messy for the first week or so. After we put it down we had no more issues. We followed the directions and it did what it said it would do.

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8 of 10 people found this review helpful

This product is exactly as advertised!! Puts fleas down fast, and without the mess of dust or residue. I was a little skeptical reading all the excellent reviews, but no more! I'll never call pest control companies again! One word of caution: Keep your little buddy's outside for the first 5 - 7 days that is instructed for leaving the powder on you carpet. The fleas die a horrible death (convulsions, muscle spasms), and the same could happen to your pet if they ingest it. After vacuuming, you can let them back in without worries.

  Expert response:
Flea Stoppers is very safe product and when used as directed, will not harm your pets. In fact, the active ingredient is less toxic than table salt to mammals.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

A good fellow scout recommended this to my husband. Best product ever, no harm to humans & pets. Follow the instructions , and be patient. It took about a little over 4 weeks to stop the flea cycle in our house. At the end, it's worth the efforts and $$. No more fleas. Happy Happy :D

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7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Although the floors felt like we were walking on a sandy beach for a few days and our legs very covered with "sand" grains, our flea problem seems to be resolved! Both our cat and dog are no longer furiously clawing their fur off. I'm officially impressed.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This product did not work for me it helped but did not get rid of them.  I used fleabusters now that works and they guarantee it.

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6 of 10 people found this review helpful

I bought this product 2 years ago and it worked like a charm. This time it is doing nothing, the fleas are as lively as ever. My only explanation is that the fleas are probably hardier than ever and getting immune to the various flea fighting products.

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We are sorry to hear that the Flea Stoppers did not work up to your expectations this time. Fleas cannot become immune or resistant to the active ingredient in boric acid. This product is consumed by the immature fleas that live on the floor or carpet only. It will not kill the active biting adults. We usually suggest Flea Stoppers be used as part of your overall flea program because it does take time to work. . Large flea infestations do usually require more treatment than a light infestation in order to stop the flea reproduction cycle. Please take a few moments to read over our Flea Treatment Guide to learn how to implement a successful flea control program: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-a-483.html

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6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Excellent formula comparable to sand very little air borne particles. When applied right cannot be beat of course it is slow acting but in the end it does what it states. Works best when life cycle of flea is in full course.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

followed all directions to the letter--it has taken the last 2 weeks to not see any fleas--hope it lasts as long as the package says

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The flea products I purchased through Do My Own Pest Control worked. I found Do My Own Pest Control looking for flea products on Amazon. They carry products that work. Forget the products at your local stores, such as grocery, Home Depot or Walmart. You're wasting your money. I spread this on my carpet after taking in a foster cat with fleas and having multiple animals. This with topical applications for my pets and the ultracide spray finally took care of the problem. I have flea traps out with attractant and it's so nice to see them empty.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This product DOES go deep into the fibers of the carpet. It does remain active even when the carpet has been steam cleaned. Depending on which stage your fleas are in, it will kill them by the 8th day (emerged fleas and the 1st egg stage). Only if you have any flea eggs in the last egg stage (cocoon) will you need to wait until they emerge. THEN this product will get them. I love that this product is completely harmless to pets and children (even babies.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This product is great. We bought the kit that came with 2 cans of Alpine IGR. Shake the powder onto the carpet. Rake into carpet with a broom or rake. Wait a few hours then vacuum good. Remove vacuum debris from house. Repeat treatment and then vacuum again.. Then spray whole house with Alpine IGR...All furniture and where the animals hang out....Remember to remove animals prior to treatment... I bought 2kits and saved hundreds $$$ I have bought from these folks before they ship quick and pack orders well... Buy with confidence.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This product is not only effective and easy to apply but was also shipped quickly & received as promised.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Perfect stuff, it actually got worse before getting better. I spoke with the customer service rep, she explained what happens. The adult dies, leaving behind eggs(larvae) to be hatched and one egg can hatch many fleas which will die after hatching.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We absolutely love this product. We have baby kittens, and it was safe and effective. Love how quick it works too. When all else fails, this stuff works. Should go to it first.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great company, Price was very competitive. It was shipped quickly and people were very friendly. When I received the package the mailman noted that powder was leaking out of the box. The box it was shipped in had gotten crushed and thus broke the lid on the container. The postman made note of this. I called DoMyOwnPestControl and they expeditiously sent out another container. I had it in a few days. I would definitely recommend them.

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have 2 mini Doxie 6 month old pups. All of a sudden we have fleas. NEVER before. My vet said our area is reporting a very high incidence this year, attributing to squirrels. She suggested I buy this product as well as the spray I ordered. I flea comb my pups daily and after 3 weeks we still have fleas! They were on Trifexis, now using Vectra and Capstar! Today we hired our exterminator to come treat for fleas! Very disappointed and spent LOTS of money!

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3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Worked in my house for 3 years. Did take up to 4-6 weeks for flea cycle, but you could still tell the decrease in that time period. Follow the directions, treat your pet. You won't be disappointed. Great product for the money as well!!!

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Flea Stoppers was applied to the loop carpet on the stairs plus three low-pile area rugs (the rest of the house is wood laminate.) It was left undisturbed for a week, then vacuumed up. This was our first experience dealing with fleas after many years of owning dogs & both dogs had a good half dozen very tiny fleas each day. After 4 to 5 days, they only had an average of one per day (and no "flea dirt") - a huge improvement. My only fear was putting their toys back on the carpets, especially for the 15-pounder.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have used this little gem for over 20 years and never have a flea problem. My 2 dogs are inside animals and being on 10 acres is hard to keep all the fleas away, I just use this and never have a flea problem on my dogs or cat. I highly recommend this. :) I started using this in FL and it works great there as well.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful