FLEA CONTROL CHART

 
 

Advantage®

BioSpot SPOT ON® for Dogs

Capstar

K9 Advantix

Frontline® Program®

Adult Fleas

Kills

Kills

Kills

Kills

Kills

Does
NOT Kill

Ticks

Does
NOT Kill

Kills

Does
NOT Kill

Kills

Kills

Does
NOT Kill
Controls the Development
of Fleas

Yes

Yes

No Yes No Yes
The Youngest it Can be Given to Dogs 7 Weeks 12 Weeks 4 Weeks
(2 lbs. or more)
7 Weeks 8 Weeks 6 Weeks
How Often it is Given to Dogs Monthly Monthly Once Monthly Monthly Monthly
How it is Given
to Dogs
Topically Topically Oral Pill Topically Topically Oral Pill

Important: Always follow manufacturer’s directions to the letter. If those directions differ from the information in this table, they should be followed instead of this table, since formulations and guidelines may change.