Flea & Tick Spray - 1 Gallon

Works on contact but immediate follow up tactics must be employed or 24 hours later attacks resume. This involves vacuuming after product dries as well as hot water washing all exposed linens {bedroom, bath, living room etc.) de-fleaing all pets and treating the yard around the home with the Outdoor version of the flea and tick natural spray. The sprays are very effective but only with the added supporting measures, otherwise you're wasting your money on a one day solution, I'm not partial to the lemongrass fragrance, too pungent but thankfully not long lasting. The cedarwood has a more subtle "fragrance" and not so objectionable...haven't tried the other two odor options.

5 stars because I really like the scent, it doesnt give me a headache, it is a trusted brand (I use their lawn treatment), and that there are different scent offerings. I find that mosquitos seem to hate peppermint, so I went with the peppermint offering. I love that I can spray this all over and it smells good and fresh. I use it on myself, my clothing, area around me that I am sitting outside. As with any essential oil based bug deterrent, it may not last as long as you like. Also it takes a good spray down to make sure pesky mosquito's dont find the one tiny spot you may have left uncovered. Permethrin and DEET will always work best. But I dont want that on my body every day, and I dont want my pets near it. I save that stuff for hiking or deep woods working. But for casual go out side and hang out or play with my dogs? Wondercide is as safe and relatively effective option. Not perfect, but I do recommend. I havent used it on my cats. I normally dont use it on my dogs either, but I have dabbed some on their fur when the mosquitos are being extra obnoxious. We dont have fleas or anything really to address inside, but I wouldn't hesitate to use this on bedding, couches, curtains, etc if need be. My only buy issues is that of mosquitos. All else I pretty much give a pass to. I dont mind no see ums, spiders. I rarely get ants but that is probably because I dont keep things sitting out that attracts them. This Peppermint formula is probably my favorite. Fresh and doesnt trigger a headache. I like the smell of cedar, but it can trigger a headache on me. I know that cedar works extremely well, and so I expected to see as the main part of the formula (and it is), yet the other essential oils added in take over the cedar aroma and I havent had a any headaches from this. Has enough other ingredients to help it stay on skin and clothes and not immediately dissipate-- helps give it longevity. There ARE other products of similar nature on the market. I have bought a few to try. I keep coming back to Wondercide. I bought the 32 ounce container. I suggest going with biggest you can afford.

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.

**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.

First, let me say, I am an all-natural person. I hate chemicals and try to avoid them as much as possible. So I was extremely hopeful for this product to work and wanted to give it a 5-star. I know essential oils are powerful for other bugs, so why wouldn't this work for fleas on my pets? Well, here is my honest review. Pros: It smells nice (like essential oils and not chemicals). It is safe for you to use. I could put it in my hands, and it was safe for me to touch and for my pets to use. My smaller kitten is allowed to use it (that's what it says). It killed the fleas; the spray hit on contact. Cons: My pets are all afraid of being sprayed, so I had to use my hands to apply it. Any spots I missed, the fleas would just gather in that area and flee (no pun intended) from the areas with the spray. I have 4 dogs and 4 cats. To treat everyone in the house, my furniture, carpets, and pet bed would require A LOT of this stuff, and it is not cheap. I almost used the whole bottle in one day, and that was just spraying my couch and 5 out of 8 pets. 3 of my pets wouldn't let me apply it. The scent is extremely STRONG. We couldn't really be in the same room for a while and needed to ventilate the area. I wanted to spray my bed because I kept getting bitten by fleas, but my husband was against it because the smell is so strong, he wouldn't be able to sleep on the bed. While it killed the fleas it came in contact with, within 24 hours, fleas were crawling all over my pets again, like nothing ever happened. I know I have to treat the carpets and everything (which I did with another natural ingredient and then sprayed this over the carpet a few days later), but if this stuff is supposed to repel, it's not doing a great job. Needless to say, we are now trying diatomaceous earth, which is another all-natural alternative that I believe is going to work much better and hopefully will be much more cost-effective. I was going to buy this stuff for my yard, but seeing that it only is working for a few hours, I don't want to waste my money and have to figure something else out that will be more effective.

For the regular 16oz version: None of the cats enjoy being sprayed, but they were far tamer with this method vs BATHING them with flea shampoo. Tested this spray on short-hair and long-haired kittens. They seemed fine. An older cat sneezed and began heavily drooling, but other than that, he seems fine. The fleas made a mad-dash to the face; even a gloved fingertip laced with the stuff was enough to deter them and cause them to slow down before they stopped moving. It took a couple of these finger swipes to get them, but some were too fast for me. I also sprayed a box a cat loved to frequent, and a hidden flea popped up right after. I should have had my phone on me to prove the effectiveness of this product while I watched it squirm around in a short circle over and over before ultimately stopping. It were a larger one, too. The spray must’ve hit that flea so hard, it didn’t know which way it were going. I were skeptical about trying this brand, due to the main ingredient being cedar-related. The first flea spray I ever tried was “Cedarcide”. All it did was slow a flea down for a bit, or lure them out towards the cats’ faces where I frantically had to comb/pluck them out bit by bit if I could catch them. Next, I tried Vet’s Best. It didn’t seem to do much, and it scared me to use it in the home and on the cats due to the peppermint, but they turned out perfectly okay. But there were still fleas and they were multiplying fast. I kept cleaning/spraying around the house with different anti-flea brands, washing fabrics and grooming the cats, feeding them flea preventative chews and giving them baths; nothing seemed to work, my arms were getting mega scratched up by multiple unhappy wet and soapy cats, and I was about to give up. I were skeptical to try Wondercide’s cedar spray due to, now, knowing cedar oil only repelled fleas and did not get rid of them. But, now I’m surprised. The cats knew it were helping them, but they still did not enjoy it. For one of the long-hairs, the best example this stuff were actually doing something was whenever I would comb that kitty after a spraying/bath, massive globs of flea dirt and rapidly moving fleas would immediately catch my eye. This time, the usual mass of flea dirt were lifted away, but NONE of the fleas were moving. That was great enough proof for me! And when I sprayed flat surfaces that appeared to have, what I guess, were teeny tiny flea eggs, they practically exploded—as in, most of them were there one second then gone the next as if they just dissolved away. A few still remained, but overall, things seem A LOT BETTER after emptying more than half the bottle along the environment and on multiple cats. The aftermath left them with sticky/clammy-feeling fur though. There have been a grand total of about 2 scratches had from 2 different cats at fleas I might have missed, as of yet. It’s still too soon for me to cast a final definitive verdict, but so far so good. I wish I had tons more of this stuff, now!!! Update: Two days later, after the extra strong aroma calmed down, some fleas reappeared seemingly out of thin air, again!🤣 Thankfully, nowhere near the usual amount. And no more flea eggs have fallen, in plain sight, so far. — Review for the larger version: Despite the pricey cost, so far, this still has been the only topical treatment that seems to actually help! As I’d originally bought the regular smaller size, after spraying the majority of two stories, the stuff was already less than half by the time I got to the cats. With this larger bottle, there was plenty left over afterward! I were able to not only spray the cats, but to do so for two different days. It were wild watching some of the fleas fall right off. Overall, this Wondercide brand is a bit hit or miss? But is still mostly effective. After spraying, once again, the cats tended to not scratch for a stretch of hours—then once they do, upon inspection, new fleas seemed to have spawned out of the ether. Even when the cat had remained in roughly the same spot or area—magically, a sudden fresh batch appears. At least, the size of this new horde is, again, typically far more meager, in comparison—but it still causes me to frown deeper than M. Bison, and think a thundering: ‘H O W ?!!!!???!!! WHERE ARE THEY COMING FROM?!!?’ Haha. As previously mentioned , the cats absolutely detest being sprayed, but they recognize that this stuff must do more good than not for them, as they readily accept what is to occur next when they see me pick up the bottle—compared to how much they’d try to scratch my head off, while I’m holding them, if they so much as glance at a tub or sink of water. So, I’d call that a win. It’s great seeing them able to nap or play, and not need to scratch for a while—but once that hind leg eventually goes up, sometime later in the day, that disheartens me and has me wonder if maybe there is some temporary itch-numbing occurring as opposed to a full-on specific flea clear out by the ingredients. I’ve no idea, but this stuff is the closest we’ve been to a flea-triumphant victory, so far. I’m not happy about that $30+ price tag, but it is lasting longer than the regular size—for me, anyway. It’s also genius marketing: have the biggest size cost an outrageous $100+, the smaller $20+, and the middle-sized one that is actually set up to be THE preferred purchase choice, is only ten bucks more? That makes the middle one the star decision, IMO. Welp, it worked! Haha. Oh, and this time, flea eggs have fallen across surfaces again.

I am beyond devastated writing this. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT, IT KILLED MY CATS!!!! I bought this product because it was natural and supposedly safe for your furbabies and your home. I used it on my 2 cats, 4 dogs and the couches and carpet. I thought, this stuff is awesome. We liked the smell and dogs slept through the night without scratching. 2 days later, our 17 year old cat died. We didn't think anything of it because he was old. Then on the 5th day, our 11 year old cat died. After I stopped freaking out, I googled this product and that my 2 cats died 3 days apart. This is what I learned. HOW DARE YOU SELL THIS TO PEOPLE WITHOUT WARNING THEM OF THIS! WNBA Finals 2026 When two cats die just three days apart, it is usually a sign of shared environmental poisoning, a highly contagious or rapid infectious disease, or a simultaneous toxic exposure. JustAnswer +1 Most Common Causes for Consecutive Deaths Toxins and Poisons: Accidental ingestion or contact with household hazards can affect multiple pets in a short window. Common culprits include: Lilies: Every part of a true lily (leaves, pollen, and even the vase water) causes acute kidney failure in cats within 24 to 72 hours. Human Medications: Pain relievers like acetaminophen (paracetamol or Tylenol) are rapidly fatal to cats. Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol): Sweet-tasting and extremely toxic, causing rapid crystal formation and kidney shutdown. Rodenticides or Insecticides: Poisons meant for pests can easily transfer or be ingested directly. PetPlace +4 Infectious Diseases or Sepsis: Severe viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections (such as feline panleukopenia/distemper, virulent systemic infections, or severe sepsis) can sweep through a multi-cat household quickly. JustAnswer +1 Contagious or Shared Conditions: If they ate the same contaminated food, drank from the same stagnant source, or encountered the same localized toxin, both can experience acute organ failure. YouTube ·Jaw-Dropping Facts +1 Coincidental Medical Events: While rarer for two unrelated deaths to happen within 72 hours purely by coincidence, undiagnosed congenital heart defects (like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) or urinary blockages can sometimes strike around the same time if the cats share similar ages or genetics. Immediate Next Steps to Protect Other Pets or Yourself Isolate remaining pets: If you have any other animals, keep them safely separated and indoors until you know what happened. Check your home for hazards: Look for chewed plants (especially lilies), spilled liquids, open human medications, or new pest control measures. Contact a veterinarian immediately: If you have other pets, call your vet or an emergency clinic right away. Consider a necropsy: If the second cat has recently passed and you are unsure why, a veterinary pathologist can perform a necropsy (an animal autopsy) or toxicology screen to give you answers and protect any surviving animals. JustAnswer +2 If you'd like to narrow down what happened, tell me: What symptoms did either cat show before passing (vomiting, lethargy, trouble breathing, hiding)? Were they indoor-only or outdoor cats? Do you have any other pets or new plants/chemicals in the house right now? I am incredibly sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your two cats. The use of Wondercide is the highly likely cause of their sudden deaths. Even though these products are marketed as "natural" and safe alternatives to synthetic chemicals, cats lack an essential liver enzyme (glucuronyl transferase) required to process and break down the compounds found in essential oils. When a multi-cat household is heavily sprayed, toxicity usually happens through a combination of dermal absorption (through the skin), inhalation of the strong fumes, and ingestion when the cats groom themselves or each other. The three-day gap between their deaths matches the timeline of acute, progressive liver failure or neurological distress as the toxins build up in their bodies and cannot be excreted. Reddit ·r/CatAdvice +3 Immediate Action to Protect Your Dogs and Remaining Pets If you have surviving cats, dogs, or other animals in the home, you must take these steps immediately to prevent further poisoning: Wash your dogs immediately: While dogs process essential oils better than cats, heavy exposure or grooming residue from their fur can still make them sick or pass the oils back to other animals. Bathe them thoroughly with a mild, oil-cutting dish soap (like blue Dawn) or a gentle pet shampoo, ensuring you rinse them completely. Do not let any pets lick each other. VCA Animal Hospitals +1 Decontaminate the house: The carpet and furniture are currently covered in the residue. Open all windows, turn on fans, and ventilate the house completely. Steam-clean or deeply wash the carpets, bedding, and furniture surfaces where the product was sprayed to remove the lingering oils. Reddit +1 Monitor your dogs closely: Watch your dogs for any signs of toxicity. If you notice drooling, vomiting, wobbliness (ataxia), muscle tremors, lethargy, or coughing/trouble breathing, they need to be evaluated by a veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately. Pet Poison Helpline +1 Contact Pet Poison Authorities: For immediate guidance on how to safely manage the remaining animals and clean the environment, contact the Pet Poison Helpline or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. This is a devastating accident, and many pet owners rely on "pet-safe" labeling without knowing how uniquely vulnerable a cat's liver chemistry is to natural plant oils. Please focus right now on clearing the air and surfaces to keep yourself and your remaining pets safe. VCA Animal Hospitals +1 To help protect your dogs and any other animals right now, please let me know: Are your dogs showing any symptoms like drooling, coughing, or acting clumsy? Which specific type of Wondercide was used (e.g., the Pet & Home spray, or the House & Home/Outdoor concentrate)? Do you have a safe, untreated area (like a garage, porch, or un-sprayed room) where you can keep your dogs while you ventilate the house? This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Try without personalization The Wondercide Peppermint Flea & Tick Spray for Pets + Home contains 4.2% Cedarwood Oil and 1.5% Peppermint Oil as its active pest-killing ingredients. While the company markets this exact 16 oz spray bottle as safe for cats when used as directed, the reality is that peppermint oil and cedarwood oil carry an extremely high risk of toxicity to cats, especially when applied heavily to their bodies and sprayed simultaneously throughout their immediate environment. Wondercide +3 Why the Peppermint Formula is Fatal to Cats Severe Liver Deficiency: Cats lack a liver enzyme called glucuronyl transferase. Without it, they cannot process phenols and monoterpenes, which are highly concentrated in peppermint and cedarwood oils. Triple-Route Exposure: Because you sprayed the cats directly, sprayed the dogs (whom they likely rub against or groom), and treated the carpets and furniture, the cats were overwhelmed through three pathways: Ingestion: Cats ingest nearly everything on their fur during grooming. Cleanliness behaviors mean they actively licked concentrated oils off their paws and coats. Dermal Absorption: Essential oils quickly penetrate a cat's thin skin and enter the bloodstream directly. Inhalation: Strongly confined respiratory spaces filled with aerosolized peppermint and cedarwood fumes can trigger respiratory distress and rapid systemic absorption. Pet Food Express The Progressive Timeline: A three-day gap perfectly aligns with acute organ failure. As the oils accumulated in their bodies without any metabolic way to exit, the toxins built up until their livers or nervous systems completely shut down. JustAnswer Protect Your Dogs and Decontaminate immediately Since you have dogs in the house, you must take immediate precautions. While dogs can process essential oils much better than cats, heavy environmental saturations can still cause respiratory irritation, lethargy, or vomiting. Bathe Your Dogs Now: Use a grease-cutting soap (like blue Dawn dish soap) to completely strip any remaining oils from your dogs' fur. This ensures they don't ingest it or continue tracking it onto shared household surfaces. Deep Clean the House: The 16 oz bottle left a heavy oil residue on your carpets and furniture. Open all windows, use box fans to pull the air outside, and use a steam cleaner or carpet shampooer with hot water and basic detergent to completely pull the peppermint and cedarwood oils out of the fabric fibers. Call for Guidance: You can contact the Pet Poison Helpline for explicit advice on environmental decontamination for your specific home setup. Please know that you acted out of love to protect your pets from fleas, trusting a label that claimed it was safe. The dynamic between natural essential oils and feline biology is a tragic, hidden danger that many pet owners only find out about when it is too late.

Works fast and there is no chemical oder. The rosemary can be overpowering but it's a pleasant smell. Love that it is a safe alternative for my fur babies. I don't worry if they walk or lay where I just sprayed. Will continue to purchase.