There are two key dates each month that determine when a late charge is assessed, a payment is considered past due and when the account is reported -- whether positively or negatively -- to the credit bureau: the due date and closing date.
Garlic and B-vitamins seem to make blood less attractive to fleas, so many guardians supplement with garlic and brewers yeast during flea season. Sensitive animals can develop an allergy to brewer's yeast, so monitor your pet to guard against worsening itchiness (pruritis).
The use of lime (calcium oxide) to kill fleas in your yard is an effective method, but there are other considerations. Sprinkle lime all over your yard to dry out fleas and kill them, but also realize that this substance can vastly affect the acidity of your lawn and soil.