The Ultraguard team has more than
160 years of collective experience
in the fields of veterinary medicine and technology, pharmaceuticals, pesticide chemistry, and dermatological care.
Our research laboratories are staffed with experts in:
Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Entomology
Animal Science
Veterinary Medicine
Flea & Tick Facts
A female can lay about
50
eggs per day
and up to
2000
eggs in a lifetime
The average adult flea life span lasts up to
2
Months
Why killing flea eggs and larvae is essential
Flea eggs and larvae are the first 2 of 4 stages in the flea life cycle. If these two stages are not terminated then larvae will spin silk cocoons and enter the pupal stage.
There are three physical cues that allow a pupa to turn into an adult flea:
- Vibration
- Pressure
- Carbon Dioxide
Basically, cues let a pupa know that its a good time to become an adult, because a host (dog, cat, you) is in the area. Products such as Hartz Ultraguard Pro Flea & Tick Drops for Dogs and Puppies not only kill adult fleas but also the eggs and larvae, preventing future infestations.
The eggs are laid in the pet’s coat and drop off the pet almost anywhere it may roam, especially where your pet sleeps:
Rugs and Carpets
upholstered furniture
cat boxes
kennels
In just 30 days, 25 adult females can multiply into 250,000 fleas.
There are more than
800
known species
of ticks worldwide
Health Threats posed by Ticks
- – Lyme Disease
- – Anaplasmosis
- – Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- – Babesiosis
- – Hepatozoonosis
- – Tularemia
- – Flavivirus
- – Exsanguination
- – Tick Paralysis
Lifecycle of a Tick
Join the MILLIONS who get better protection for less!
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| Monthly Cost*** | $4.62 | $9.96 | $13.54 |
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| Monthly Cost*** | $4.52 | $10.48 | $13.64 |
*Refer to product label for specific tick species affected**Based on currently marketed packages as of February 2017.*** Iri Multi-Outlet average price per unit, 26 weeks ending 1.22.17 Frontline® is a registered trademark of Merial Limited. PetArmor® is a registered trademark of FidoPharm, Inc.
The Hartz® Ultraguard® Safety and Efficacy Security Pledge
The relationship between you and your pet is very important to us; Hartz® is committed to providing you with products that will effectively get rid of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes to keep your pet pest-free.
In these economic times, we know how important it is to have affordable options. Hartz® UltraGuard® is committed to offering you “complete protection for less”.
Ask a vet
Our veterinarian can answer all of your product and parasite related questions.
Georgette Wilson, DVM, is the director of Scientific and Medical Affairs, and resident veterinarian at Hartz. She holds a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and a BA in Biology from The University of Pennsylvania. She completed a small animal internship at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Wilson spent 10 years in private practice before transitioning to a career in veterinary pharmaceuticals. She has appeared on local and national television, on the radio, and in print.
Our veterinarian can answer all of your pet related questions.
Georgette Wilson, DVM, is the director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, and resident veterinarian at Hartz. She holds a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and a BA in Biology from The University of Pennsylvania. She completed a small animal internship at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Wilson spent 10 years in private practice before transitioning to a career in veterinary pharmaceuticals. She has appeared on local and national television, on the radio, and in print.
For veterinary profesionals
More information for veterinary profesionals
Videos
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Products
We recommend an integrated and complete approach to pest management. Our expertise in parasite protection ranges from on-pet tropical drops, shampoos, and collars to in-home sprays, carpet powders, full room foggers and yard sprays. Treating the whole problem is key to a pest-free environment.