Zodiac Flea & Tick Powder for Carpets & Furniture
A consumer-focused powder optimized for environmental flea control in dog homes, Zodiac's powder combines quick fabric penetration with an IGR component to break the flea life cycle in carpets and upholstery. It holds its place as a best-in-class spot- and surface-treatment option because it is easy to apply, low-cost per use, and less disruptive than full-house sprays like Precor, making it attractive for budget-conscious pet owners who need targeted treatment.
Fast knockdown
Carpet-friendly
Fast knockdown
Carpet-friendly
Review Summary
"Most users find it reasonably effective at killing fleas on carpets and upholstery when used as directed, though some report limited residual control and complaints about dustiness or odor."
Zippy mint finish
Ready‑to‑use powder formulated for carpets, rugs and furniture.
Zippy mint finish
Ready‑to‑use powder formulated for carpets, rugs and furniture.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
A consumer-focused powder optimized for environmental flea control in dog homes, Zodiac's powder combines quick fabric penetration with an IGR component to break the flea life cycle in carpets and upholstery. It holds its place as a best-in-class spot- and surface-treatment option because it is easy to apply, low-cost per use, and less disruptive than full-house sprays like Precor, making it attractive for budget-conscious pet owners who need targeted treatment.
Fast knockdown
Carpet-friendly
Zippy mint finish
Ready‑to‑use powder formulated for carpets, rugs and furniture.
Provides rapid adult flea and tick knockdown for spot treatments.
Fast knockdown
Carpet-friendly
Zippy mint finish
Ready‑to‑use powder formulated for carpets, rugs and furniture.
Provides rapid adult flea and tick knockdown for spot treatments.
$12-20 USD
Vet's Best Flea + Tick Carpet Powder
Vet's Best offers a plant-based carpet powder geared toward households prioritizing lower-toxicity environmental flea control for dog homes; its IGR-enhanced formula provides preventive residual protection with a gentler ingredient profile. While typically pricier and sometimes slower-acting than synthetic market leaders such as Precor or Alpine, its safety-focused positioning and consumer-friendly marketing make it a strong choice for homes with children, sensitive pets, or those seeking a greener alternative.
Botanical formula
Gentle aroma
Botanical formula
Gentle aroma
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate the plant-based, pet-safer formula and ease of use, but many say it is less effective on heavy infestations and requires repeated applications to see good control."
Garden-fresh charm
Uses plant‑based essential oils (botanical actives) aimed at killing and repelling fleas and ticks.
Garden-fresh charm
Uses plant‑based essential oils (botanical actives) aimed at killing and repelling fleas and ticks.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Vet's Best offers a plant-based carpet powder geared toward households prioritizing lower-toxicity environmental flea control for dog homes; its IGR-enhanced formula provides preventive residual protection with a gentler ingredient profile. While typically pricier and sometimes slower-acting than synthetic market leaders such as Precor or Alpine, its safety-focused positioning and consumer-friendly marketing make it a strong choice for homes with children, sensitive pets, or those seeking a greener alternative.
Botanical formula
Gentle aroma
Garden-fresh charm
Uses plant‑based essential oils (botanical actives) aimed at killing and repelling fleas and ticks.
Marketed for home use around carpets and upholstery with pet‑safe labeling when directions are followed.
Botanical formula
Gentle aroma
Garden-fresh charm
Uses plant‑based essential oils (botanical actives) aimed at killing and repelling fleas and ticks.
Marketed for home use around carpets and upholstery with pet‑safe labeling when directions are followed.
$10-22 USD
Precor 2625 Premise Spray IGR
Precor 2625 is the professional-grade market leader for whole-home environmental flea control because its proven IGR formulation delivers long residual activity and lifecycle disruption across carpets, baseboards, and crevices. Although this product is a spray rather than a powder, it is frequently included in integrated flea programs for dog homes due to its technical superiority for heavy infestations and cost-effectiveness at scale compared with repeated spot powdering.
IGR long-action
Crevice reach
IGR long-action
Crevice reach
Review Summary
"A professional-grade IGR concentrate praised for long-lasting control of flea life stages and strong residual effects when applied correctly; reviewers note it requires proper dilution and sometimes professional application for best results."
Lab-strength punch
Concentrated premise spray containing a registered IGR (pyriproxyfen) to interrupt the flea life cycle.
Lab-strength punch
Concentrated premise spray containing a registered IGR (pyriproxyfen) to interrupt the flea life cycle.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Precor 2625 is the professional-grade market leader for whole-home environmental flea control because its proven IGR formulation delivers long residual activity and lifecycle disruption across carpets, baseboards, and crevices. Although this product is a spray rather than a powder, it is frequently included in integrated flea programs for dog homes due to its technical superiority for heavy infestations and cost-effectiveness at scale compared with repeated spot powdering.
IGR long-action
Crevice reach
Lab-strength punch
Concentrated premise spray containing a registered IGR (pyriproxyfen) to interrupt the flea life cycle.
Designed for dilution for large indoor/outdoor treatments and professional‑style applications.
IGR long-action
Crevice reach
Lab-strength punch
Concentrated premise spray containing a registered IGR (pyriproxyfen) to interrupt the flea life cycle.
Designed for dilution for large indoor/outdoor treatments and professional‑style applications.
$80-160 USD
Martin's IGR Concentrate
Martin's IGR Concentrate is a high-value option for contractors and informed homeowners who want customizable dilution for whole-house or targeted flea control in dog homes; the concentrate model delivers a lower cost per treatment and greater control over coverage than ready-to-use powders. Its technical advantage is economic scalability—one container treats many rooms when mixed properly—though it requires application equipment and user knowledge, unlike simpler consumer powders like Zodiac or Vet's Best.
Pro concentrate
Dilute for miles
Pro concentrate
Dilute for miles
Review Summary
"Considered a reliable, easy-to-mix IGR that prevents flea development and extends control when paired with an adulticide, though some users mention the need for careful handling and thorough coverage."
Workshop favorite
Concentrate formulated specifically to deliver insect growth regulator activity over broad areas.
Workshop favorite
Concentrate formulated specifically to deliver insect growth regulator activity over broad areas.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin's IGR Concentrate is a high-value option for contractors and informed homeowners who want customizable dilution for whole-house or targeted flea control in dog homes; the concentrate model delivers a lower cost per treatment and greater control over coverage than ready-to-use powders. Its technical advantage is economic scalability—one container treats many rooms when mixed properly—though it requires application equipment and user knowledge, unlike simpler consumer powders like Zodiac or Vet's Best.
Pro concentrate
Dilute for miles
Workshop favorite
Concentrate formulated specifically to deliver insect growth regulator activity over broad areas.
Effective at preventing immature fleas from maturing when applied to carpets, baseboards and sheltered outdoor sites.
Pro concentrate
Dilute for miles
Workshop favorite
Concentrate formulated specifically to deliver insect growth regulator activity over broad areas.
Effective at preventing immature fleas from maturing when applied to carpets, baseboards and sheltered outdoor sites.
$60-140 USD
Alpine Flea Insecticide with IGR
Alpine pairs fast knockdown with an IGR to give dog-home owners a balanced solution that approaches Precor-level efficacy while remaining packaged for consumer use; this makes it a versatile mid-priced choice for carpets, bedding, and perimeter treatment. It stands out for delivering professional-style performance without the professional-only restrictions of some concentrates, offering a strong technical and practical compromise between ready-to-use powders and full-strength professional sprays.
Pyrethrin boost
Low odor
Pyrethrin boost
Low odor
Review Summary
"Highly rated for fast knockdown and good residual control on carpets and cracks, with most users reporting effective results; a minority mention odor and cost as drawbacks."
Mountain-fresh kick
Combines a fast‑acting adulticide with an IGR (pyriproxyfen) for immediate knockdown and longer residual control.
Mountain-fresh kick
Combines a fast‑acting adulticide with an IGR (pyriproxyfen) for immediate knockdown and longer residual control.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Alpine pairs fast knockdown with an IGR to give dog-home owners a balanced solution that approaches Precor-level efficacy while remaining packaged for consumer use; this makes it a versatile mid-priced choice for carpets, bedding, and perimeter treatment. It stands out for delivering professional-style performance without the professional-only restrictions of some concentrates, offering a strong technical and practical compromise between ready-to-use powders and full-strength professional sprays.
Pyrethrin boost
Low odor
Mountain-fresh kick
Combines a fast‑acting adulticide with an IGR (pyriproxyfen) for immediate knockdown and longer residual control.
Available in consumer‑friendly ready‑to‑use and small concentrate formats for home use.
Pyrethrin boost
Low odor
Mountain-fresh kick
Combines a fast‑acting adulticide with an IGR (pyriproxyfen) for immediate knockdown and longer residual control.
Available in consumer‑friendly ready‑to‑use and small concentrate formats for home use.
$25-55 USD