Best Home Remedies To Kill Fleas
Introduction
Fleas are such a nuisance! Some people say that dogs and cats will just get rid of them, but if you have a flea infestation in your home, it can be very difficult to get rid of them completely. These home remedies are sure to help.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass oil is a great flea repellent. It’s also a natural flea repellent and can be applied to your pets in the form of drops or sprays. If you want to use lemongrass oil as a home remedy for killing fleas, you can spray it on carpets and furniture before bedtime, which will help keep the fleas away from you while you sleep.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus oil is a natural flea repellent. You can use eucalyptus essential oil to repel fleas from the yard, or even around your home. This homemade method can help keep ticks away as well, so it’s a useful tool for protecting your dog from both types of pests.
To make a homemade flea repellent spray with eucalyptus:
- Fill a spray bottle with water and add 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to the mixture (less if using other kinds). Shake well before using.
- Spray directly onto your dog’s coat after bathing, towel drying or during grooming/brushing sessions (but not directly into their eyes).
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural flea repellent. It’s safe to use on your pets, around the home and even with children and plants.
To use apple cider vinegar for fleas, first dilute it in water: add one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water. Soak the dog or cat’s coat with this solution—or pour some into your hand and rub it over their skin—then rinse thoroughly. You can also put a few tablespoons of ACV into a spray bottle filled with cool water, then spray throughout the house to kill any remaining fleas (but don’t breathe in!).
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is a natural pesticide that can be used to kill fleas. It’s made from the fossilized remains of diatoms, tiny oceanic algae that have been around since prehistoric times. Because it has a rough texture, diatomaceous earth scratches and kills fleas; it also has a repellant effect on some insects. Although nontoxic to humans and pets, it’s important to wear heavy gloves when applying diatomaceous earth in order to avoid inhaling any powder particles.
You can sprinkle diatomaceous earth on carpets and floors (make sure they’re clean) or put it in your vacuum bag before vacuuming up any flea-infested areas or pet bedding.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is a natural deodorizer, so if you have a dog that likes to roll around in smelly things and then come home and sleep on your bed, baking soda may be able to help with the smell. This will also work for cats who love to dig in sandboxes or track mud into the house.
Baking soda is not only good at removing those smells–it can also kill fleas! Simply spread some baking soda on your dog’s fur and brush it in thoroughly, then let them walk around like normal until they go outside again (or until you throw them out). Once they are outside take some more baking soda and rub it all over their body as well as their face so they get every part of their body covered. After this has been done simply let them sit down while still wearing all that powdery goodness until it dries up completely before taking off any excess with a towel or something similar (make sure not too much gets rubbed off).
Essential Oils
If you are looking for a safe, natural and non-toxic way to kill fleas in your home, then essential oils are a great option. There are several essential oils that work well at repelling or killing fleas. These include:
- Thyme oil
- Lavender Oil
- Cedarwood Oil
It is important to note that not all essential oils are safe for pets or children so make sure you read labels carefully before using these products. In addition, if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients listed on the bottle do not use them as they can be dangerous or even fatal in some cases!
Fleas can be a pain in the butt to deal with. These home remedies are sure to help kill them.
Fleas can be a pain in the butt to deal with. These home remedies are sure to help kill them.
Fleas are small, hard to see, and annoying. They will cause itching, skin infections and other issues if not taken care of immediately. Fleas can also be found in your home and yard making them very difficult to get rid of. Fleas live on your pets as well as in your yard so it’s important that you treat both places when trying to eliminate them from your life completely
Conclusion
You should be armed with the knowledge to treat your home and pets for fleas now. And, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have your own personal flea circus, well… we don’t recommend it.
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