Ways to Keep Fleas Away from Your Home
Fleas are insects that cause irritation to humans as well as animals alike. They are annoying and tiny insects that can jump much better and farther than other insects. They can be mistaken for any other small bug or insect. These insects become active in the environment in the summer months. You can check for their signs on your pets’ backs and also on the carpets, rugs and also on the bedding that your pets occupy. Not just pets, but fleas can come into your home through your own shoes or clothes.
Your house can easily become a hotbed for fleas if their infestation is not checked. There are a number of DIY remedies that you can experiment with for controlling and eliminating the flea population in your home. You also need to keep a close watch on your pets’ activities – such as incessant itching or scratching can be an indicator of a flea infestation. Continue reading ahead, if you have been looking for ways to keep fleas away from your home and premises:
Using a vinegar spritz
This remedy is applicable if you want to take out the fleas present on your dog or cat. For using this remedy, you need to combine water and a few drops of dedar oil to white vinegar. stir it properly and then transfer the contents to a spritz bottle. Then slowly and mildly spritz the solution on your pet’s back. Do not let the solution enter their eyes, ears, and nose.
You can also dip a clean cloth and then slowly wipe the areas near the neck. This solution will act as a deterrent for fleas and also enhance the shine to your pet’s fur.
2. Lemon solution
Using a lemon solution can be a great technique and a natural remedy to get rid of fleas around the house. For using this technique, you need to create your own spray. Cut a lemon into few pieces and then add it to a vessel of water. Boil this whole solution and let it sit for a few hours through the night. Transfer it into a spray bottle. Spray this lemony solution on all the flea-infested areas, the next morning. Do not forget to spray the curtains, carpets, rugs, pet bedding, furniture etc. Make sure not to over wet these things with the solution, only spritzing will do.
You can dip your pet’s brush in this solution and then clean your pet’s fur with it to get fleas out of them.
3. Dishwash liquid and a candle
This unusual trick also can help you with your flea infestation. For executing this technique to get rid of fleas you need to take a wide dish and fill it with water and a dishwash liquid. Also light a small candle and keep it in the center of the dish.
Since fleas get attracted to the light of the candle, it is easier to trap them because of the light and the dishwash liquid below. This will help in killing the fleas. Make sure to keep your pets and kids away from the rooms you are executing this technique in.
4. Scattering salt
In this technique of controlling flea infestation, salt is used for sprinkling all over the carpets and flooring. Let the salt sit for 1-2 days post which you need to vacuum the carpets thoroughly. However, you need to empty all the dirt contents gathered in the vacuum bag in a trash can. Alternatively, you can also opt for the services of the best flea control in Melbourne. You are guaranteed to get the best and trustworthy services for eliminating any flea infestation in your property.
5. Vacuuming
Invest in a good-quality vacuum cleaner. Use it on carpets, curtains, upholstery, and any other objects that you think have been infested with fleas. Do not miss out vacuuming the gaps and narrow spaces that can be easily used by fleas to enter your house. These places provide a safe haven for fleas for laying their eggs and larvae. Also make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag without opening it or touching any of the insides.
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6. Using flea shampoos for pets
There are specific medicated shampoos for pets who have been suffering from flea infestation. Consult your vet or the pet store in your locality about the best medicated shampoo that would be suited to your pet’s weight and fur and that which also suits their skin. Use it to wash and clean your pet. Alternatively, you can also use dishwash mixed with water to take out the fleas and ticks from your pets’ bodies. However, it is important to note that the shampoos may kill the fleas that are present on your pet, but would not do anything to keep the fleas out of your surroundings or your house.
7. Use of foggers and aerosols
You can make use of insect foggers as well as aerosols to get rid of flea infestation. The foggers utilize strong insecticides and so it becomes possible to get rid of huge flea colonies at a time. You need to vacate the room for the fogger to show some effect and also do not return or open the room before the stipulated time on the packet.
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