Wondercide - Flea, Tick & Mosquito Spray for Pets and Home with Natural Essential Oils - Killer, Control, Prevention, Treatment - Lemongrass 16 oz

We don't use oral deterrents for these pesky critters, and up until now, they haven't been a problem, but this year, its a major issue. I did my homework, and tried several other methods before we had to go the oral pesticide route. We found that 'flea baths' using Dawn was very effective in killing anything we saw on our pups, and spraying them with this product greatly cut down any infestation issues. (we also used water solvent flea and tick pellets on our grassy areas). So far, we seem to have this under control, but the scent of this product was over whelming and we finally had to switch to another product for maintenance. (Excellent product made in the USA Liquid-Vet Flea & Tick+ Advanced Powerful Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs with Natural Ingredients and Plant Extracts - Food-Grade Topical Dog Flea Treatment for Dogs 12 Weeks and Older Made in USA) Update: we switched our pups to FurLife collar tags rather than oral flea and tick. (We hate the thought of our buddies ingesting pesticides) These collar pendants are outstanding! They slide onto your existing collar, and give off a non toxic scent that repels fleas and ticks beautifully. They cost about 39.00 and last one year. We have been using them for two years now, and have not a single flea or tick. Give your furry friend a break from pesticides. You'll love FurLife. For kitties too.

**update after 1 year of use** : my dog attracted Lyme disease. I regret using natural product like this one. 1. you need to spray your dog with it every time they go out. 2. it does not kill ticks so any attachment of ticks that last more than 24 hours will expose your dog to Lyme. I no longer use this product and use Advantix II instead. It is no joke getting Lyme disease, my dog was sore at all joints and couldn't even walk. It was sad to see. Thank God Doxycycline works for my dog, but she continues to test positive for Lyme even she does not show any symptoms. Lyme bacteria is very hard to kill entirely. So whenever your dog is sick and immune system is down, the Lyme can make a come back. Again, don't buy this product and think you can get rid of ticks. It is useless against ticks. I really hate the smell - it is very strong when first applied, and it lingers for hours. I believe my dog hates it more as their noses are more sensitive. My dog always makes a run for it when I spray her down. Another downside is that you need to spray your dogs with it frequently, like daily. On the label, it says "use as needed for ongoing protection", and "safe for daily use". So, basically the manufacturer did not provide any evidence regarding how long the protection lasts after each use. As for the effectiveness, this product does drive away fleas. I saw with my own eyes that a flea jumped for its dear life after I sprayed and fluffed my dog's coat. The manufacturer said it kills fleas, flea eggs, and larvae, so I would trust that and you should change all beddings, covers, or anything you can throw into the washing machine if you spot a flea issue. Then continue to spray your dog with the product and any furniture they encounter for good measure. After all, you won't be able to see flea eggs and they are the root cause that your flea problem persists despite all efforts of eliminating adult fleas. As for ticks, I think this product is just as effective as topical tick prevention. First, most oral tick prevention requires the ticks to bite so they can die within 24 hours which is not enough time for them to transmit Lyme disease. Most topical tick prevention contains permethrin so it will prevent and repel tick attachment, but it is not 100%. I suspect the cedar oil smell in Wondercide will repel tick attachment, because I have never found a tick after using the spray that day (but not next day). But I am not 100% sure how cedar oil works on ticks. More science needed to be done. All I know is that ticks are harder to kill than fleas, but most diseases require the tick to attach for more than 48 hours. In other words, finding a slightly engorged (and likely dying) tick on your dog is mostly likely fine as it takes time for them to transmit disease. Anyway, I guess what I am trying to say is that ticks prevention is harder to achieve with Wondercide, but it gives similar level of protection as compared to oral or topical treatment, without the harsh chemicals. As of now, Nov 2023, I was not able to find any better solutions than Wondercide for my dog. Cedar oil seems to be the least toxic solution so I am going to stick with it until something better comes along.

The good: This seems to work really great for my dog and i love the smell, she doesn’t mind it either - I notice a difference if i forget to put it on I’ll find ticks at the end of our walk and don’t find any if I don’t. The bad: this company markets the exact same formula as separate products with difference use instructions for pets, home and humans - it never mentions on any bottle that it can be used for anything aside from the use in the directions. The formula is exactly the same, however the price is wildly different. The “human” product is twice the price as the “pet” product. If you email the company and ask them if all their products can be used on humans, they will tell you the products are identical with different packaging. So, don’t waste your money buying a different spray for different uses and just get the cheapest one and use however you want. I strongly dislike being taken advantage of with this sort of deception from a company

No more of that "one spot" crap. If we won't put it on our own neck why would we put it on our little loved ones? WONDERCIDE is the way to go! Natural and effective. No more putting our kitties through some toxic drug induce bad trip with stuff we can't even get on our own skin.. WONDERCIDE IS GREAT! And oh so kitty friendly once they realize it isn't that usual poison stuff they were getting. Spray Wondercide on yourself and you'll see just what I mean. No harm no foul just natural flea deterent.

As a cat mom of 6, this stuff makes random flea infestations so much easier! My cats are all indoors, but I live in secluded woods, and fleas are just part of life out here. Just as a bit of info for those looking into using this for flea treatment in cats, Cedarwood is the only scent/ essential oil in this product selection that is technically safe for cats. Peppermint and lemongrass are big no no’s to put on cats!!! I’m not sure about Rosemary and didn’t want to risk my babies getting sick , so I tried the cedar wood with much success! I get a topical flea treatment for my cats from the vet, but they take time to work, so I use this spray on furniture, any area rugs, cat trees, and the entry way to the house. I try not to use this topically on the cats too much since they are sensitive, but I have sprayed it into my palms and rubbed the cats down if they seem like they are itchy. It stops the itching almost immediately! I would not recommend spraying it on the cats directly, or soaking them with the product; a little goes a long way, and you do not need to traumatize them with all that hassle. The scent is enough to make the fleas flee, and so far it’s worked for me. It has a earthy woody smell, and is much more natural than other flea products on the market. Definitely was worth the try, and I already got another bottle! Love it!

I have NEVER written a review before, but I wrote a very similar one about VETS BEST as well. This past month and a half of dealing with a severe flea infestation has been one of the most challenging times I've ever experienced. I have spent so much money and tossed out so many things. I feel like we all need a support group. Did WONDERSIDE totally magically fix my issue, no, but did it help immensely, speed the process up, and help with my state of mind? Sure did! Side note: HOW is there no easy way in the year 2023 to get rid of fleas?!? I don't want to get my hopes up too much that I am completely rid of Fleas, but I think I am for sure on somewhat of the other side of it. What I found most helpful during this process was reading everyone else's experiences, so I'll share mine in the hopes it helps at least one other person. My indoor (never outdoor, untreated) cat had been leaving this blackish dirt everywhere. I really had no idea what it was, I usually have my windows and screen door open and there was a lot of construction around my apartment, silly me just figured it was that...Well, I was scrolling through TikTok one night, and this woman is talking about how she noticed 'flea dirt' on her foster kitten, at that moment, everything just clicked into place for me. I checked my poor cat out, and sure enough I saw the little buggers. The next morning I woke up and my life has not been the same. Called the vet and they couldn't get him in for a few days (because of course), so I attempted a flea bath, but nothing is going to work until you treat the animal and start seriously treating your house. I have been vacuuming every single day, twice a day. I start with my big vacuum going around each and every wall of the house with the hose, and then I do a big vacuum. I then send the Roomba around. I did ultimately decide to toss my rugs, which some say was an overreaction, but anyone who is deep in the middle of this I think can understand. I vacuum the couch every other day. I did lay a sheet down over it, so the cat would have less contact. It took me about a week to start using the spray. I bought WONDERSIDE, I bought both the Lemongrass and Cedarwood sent. I genuinely liked the smell of the Cedarwood. The Lemongrass was a little too pungent. However, I will take any strong smell for 5 mins than have fleas running wild. I attempted to spray my cat down with it, which he HATED, but had to do it. Just a note, he started drooling at the mouth, which is normal and should stop in a few seconds. I poured a bit of it in a bowl and let him chow down on treats while I rubbed it into his fur. The only downsides about WONDERSIDE is that it is on the pricier side. As I was bleeding money, I was looking for a cheaper alternative, and I started using VETS BEST. Again, I cannot directly know for sure if this has done anything more than give me a little peace of mind, but let's put it this way, I just placed 3 orders. And I will say that I do think that it has 100% sped up this never-ending process. So, what would I say to someone just starting this terrible journey? 1. Treat your animal. My indoor cat will never be off flea meds for the rest of his life. I never want to go through this again. 2. Start vacuuming daily, and if you have a roomba, send that around too. Empty the vacuum OUTSIDE every time. It's also a good way to check your progress. 3. Brush your pet daily. I had a bowl of hot water with Dawn Dish Soap so they would die a hot soapy death. 4. Wash bedding every other day at least. (This has been the hardest, as I live in an apartment and have to pay for laundry, but you HAVE to do it) 5. Spray around the house every few days and then don't vacuum to let it sit. 6. If you can get rid of your rugs, I would...truly whatever gives your peace of mind, that's important. 7. CapStar! You can get it from your vet or way cheaper on Chewy. I wish I had known about this pill sooner. 8. I spoke with exterminators, and they said that they can come 'treat' the house, but given the life cycle of fleas, they'll have to come back again. Really the only thing you can do is vacuum. I like to think that over a month in a half in, I am almost on the other side and now am just maintaining to keep the next cycle at bay. But I cannot recommend this product enough. Good. Luck.

The rosemary was a bit strong smelling for the house, and my dog hated the smell. I tried the lemongrass, and it was perfect! Not overpowering with a nice lingering light smell. My dog didn’t mnd it either ( didn’t roll around trying to rub it off, like she did the rosemary!). I spray her before our trail walks and it keeps the ticks off her.

This was the absolute most FOUL thing I have ever smelled. That completely brought the rating down because I almost could not bear to use it. Despite the smell, this worked really well at killing fleas, at least I hope. I haven’t seen any of them actually dead or around but I see a ton of Flea droppings and eggs which is hopefully good. I was only able to spray once because of the smell in a certain area, and immediately my pup stopped itching. He did need reapplication in about 2 hours on the rest of his body and thankfully that worked. But be noted that this does not prevent anything, just helps the issue when it’s out of hand. Also if you plan on buying go for lemongrass. I went for cedar because it was the only one available for next day shipping.