Which of the following is NOT a flea control measure?

• A. Regular hoovering, washing of bedding, and wooden flooring
• B. Using flea collars on pets
• C. Vaccinating pets against fleas
• D. Spraying the garden with pesticides

Answer: (C)

Flea control relies on removing breeding sites and killing fleas on the animal and in the environment. Regular hoovering, washing bedding, and keeping wooden flooring clean reduce flea eggs, larvae, and adults hiding in the home, making the space less inviting for an infestation. Using flea collars on pets delivers insecticides that kill fleas feeding on the animal. Spraying the garden targets outdoor fleas to reduce re-infestation from the yard. Vaccinating pets against fleas is not a flea control measure because there is no vaccine that prevents fleas from infesting animals; vaccines are designed to protect against specific diseases, not parasites. So vaccination would not stop a flea infestation, whereas the other options actively reduce fleas.