Given the fact that fleas are pretty much a plague on households worldwide, it is no surprise that getting rid of them has become a costly affair. The various sprays and powders that people make use of contain harmful chemicals and if not used appropriately can put your pets’ health in jeopardy. It’s also worth mentioning that these products are extremely toxic to humans too. And because of this reason, fleas in the house can develop severe effects on our well-being. If you have pets, fleas can be an annoying problem. Besides causing an itchy red bump on your pet and a rash on your skin, they also spread diseases like typhus and plague! Here’s how to get rid of fleas in your house so you could live stress-free. Flea infestation or not, your house can be invaded by fleas. And it’s a pain in the butt to deal with fleas inside the house. Am I right? This is why you must know all the effective ways to kill fleas inside the house. You can use sprays and powders to eliminate fleas inside the house, but wouldn’t it be nicer to use something that doesn’t leave a strong scent? This article will teach you how to get rid of fleas permanently without using toxic products.
How To Kill Fleas Inside The House
What Do Fleas Look Like?
- What do fleas look like?
Fleas are tiny, brown, wingless insects that are about 1/16th of an inch long. They have a flat body and strong legs that allow them to jump up to 8 inches. Fleas are parasites and feed on the blood of mammals and birds.
Flea Hot Spots In The Home
Fleas are attracted to dark, humid and warm places. This means that it is likely that your pet will get fleas if you have a flea problem in your home. Fleas also lay their eggs in bedding, so they can be found in the same areas as your pet.
If you are worried about getting an infestation of fleas inside the house, then take these steps:
• Vacuum regularly (daily if possible) with a high powered vacuum cleaner
• Wash all bedding weekly using hot water and laundry detergent
• Keep carpets vacuumed or shampooed on a regular basis
Flea Bombs And Foggers
Flea bombs and foggers are two types of household insecticides that you can purchase at your local hardware store. Both are commonly used to kill fleas, but they differ in how they work, how long their effects last, and the areas in which they can be effective.
- A flea bomb is a type of aerosol spray that treats an entire room with insecticide rather than just targeting individual insects like a fogger does. This makes it an excellent option for treating your house if you have several rooms (like a basement or garage) where fleas may live or breed. To use one, simply turn off all fans or air conditioning units before opening windows and doors to allow fresh air in—this will help prevent any toxic fumes from lingering indoors after spraying has finished! Then cover all floors with cardboard or newspaper so that none are damaged by the chemicals released by these devices when activated; keep children out until after 30 minutes have passed as well! Once finished treating each room thoroughly with an aerosol dispenser filled with active ingredients such as pyrethrins (a natural pesticide derived from chrysanthemums), let everything sit overnight before ventilating again once morning comes around so no lingering toxins remain indoors long term.”
Steam Cleaning and Vacuuming
- Steam cleaning is the most effective way to kill fleas that are hiding in furniture and on carpets. To kill any fleas that haven’t crawled out of the fabric, you can use a high-heat steam cleaner to expose them to heat they aren’t used to, which will kill them. If you don’t have access to a professional-grade steamer, you can also try using your home vacuum cleaner at its highest setting with a steam attachment; this will suffocate the fleas beneath it as well as sucking up dust mites and other allergens that might be contributing to your pet’s allergies (and yours!).
- Vacuuming removes any adult fleas from your home by sucking them up into the vacuum bag or bagless bin. This will help reduce further infestations by removing adults before they lay any eggs—but unfortunately won’t get rid of larvae or eggs already on surfaces in your house.
Professional Exterminators
Professional exterminators are licensed professionals who are trained to handle flea infestations. You can find a professional exterminator in your area by looking online or in the phone book, or by asking friends and family members for recommendations.
The best way to find a professional exterminator is to look in the yellow pages of your phone book. In addition to finding local businesses, you may also be able to find their websites on popular search engines such as Google or Yahoo!.
A third party exterminating specialist is sometimes needed to eradicate a flea infestation.
A third party exterminating specialist is sometimes needed to eradicate a flea infestation. Third party companies are experts, who are trained in dealing with fleas and other pests and can help get rid of them from your home or yard.
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