How to keep fleas away? If you have a dog or cat, you might be concerned about bringing flea infestation into your home. After all, doesn’t every pet deserve the comfort of its own home? The truth is that there are many ways of keeping fleas away from your house and your pet. Fleas can be quite a nuisance if you go too long without treating them. But how do you know when it’s time to treat them? And how do you know what kind of treatment will work best for your dog or cat? Did you know that your dog could get fleas again at any time? If you’re thinking how will he get them again if I just gave him a flea bath and used a flea collar, there are other ways dogs can pick up more fleas – like going outside to the front yard. A great way to prevent this is to set up my easy flea trap in the backyard. Who would have thought that those pesky fleas would get into your house? Trust me, nothing is worse than the feeling of your poor vulnerable child scratching and itching away and there you are, helplessly trying to study how to get rid of fleas. Though it’s not possible to take action from the very beginning in order to prevent fleas from entering our house, we can remove the reasons fleas can rely on when coming inside our house. With the colder months approaching, there is a good chance that you or your neighbors will have a flea infestation. You don’t want fleas, so you buy some flea collars and maybe even flea medication for your pet, but will this keep the fleas out of your home? Not really. In this newsletter, we’ll be going over how to prevent fleas from entering your home and how to exterminate the problem if it already exists.

How To Prevent Fleas In The House

Introduction

Fleas are tiny insects that feed on animals (including humans) and can cause a lot of trouble for homeowners. Although not all fleas carry disease, these critters are typically regarded as pests and can be difficult to get rid of. Not only do they often bite, which is uncomfortable for us and our pets, but they also threaten the health of our homes by leaving behind droppings that can lead to mold growth or other issues if left unaddressed.

Assemble a flea prevention kit to keep on hand.

A flea prevention kit is an essential item to keep around the house. It will contain everything you need to prevent and control fleas in your home, including a flea spray for carpets and furniture, a flea comb to brush through your pet’s fur, and even a collar that kills adult fleas on contact. You may also find it helpful to have some shampoo on hand in case you need to treat your pet for an infestation.

Clean up the yard and vacuum frequently indoors.

• Clean up the yard: a messy yard is an easy invitation for fleas to come inside, so it’s important to keep your lawn and garden tidy.
• Vacuum frequently indoors: vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery regularly at least once a week. After vacuuming all floors thoroughly, dispose of the bag or empty the canister outside immediately after using it (don’t store it in your house).
• Keep pets off the furniture: when you’re not able to actively supervise your dog or cat while they’re in their own homes (or yours), confine them to an area where they cannot lay on furniture or carpets that might have fleas already living there. An easy way to do this is by putting them in a playpen with no-slip flooring on top of newspapers—you can even place throw pillows within reach so they can still sit comfortably while watching TV!
• Use a flea comb everyday: use both sides equally as much since one side has teeth closer together than the other side does (this helps remove more dead skin cells). Comb through their fur thoroughly until there are no visible signs left behind such as lice eggs; if necessary use an anti-lice shampoo afterwards before applying any topical treatments needed for relief from itching caused by contact dermatitis lesions caused due heat waves during summer months which causes increased sweating levels causing irritation upon contact with sweat glands located near surface areas like forehead region where UV rays damage skin cells causing inflammation leading towards increased risk factors such as allergies due contamination from dust mites found inside mattresses made from materials containing synthetic fibers which attract germs like bacteria causing infections without proper cleaning methods being followed regularly over several years may lead towards certain types tumors appearing

Use diatomaceous earth.

Diatomaceous earth is a fine white powder made of fossilized diatoms. It’s non-toxic to humans and pets, and it’s an effective way to kill fleas in your home. There are two ways you can apply diatomaceous earth: broadcast it over your carpet or upholstery, then vacuum it up later; or sprinkle the powder directly on your pet’s fur (especially around their feet), then brush them out of their coat with a fine-toothed flea comb. If you have cats and/or dogs, be sure not to get any DE into their eyes when applying it!

Wash pet’s bedding regularly in hot water.

The next step is to wash your pet’s bedding in hot water. For example, if your cat has been sleeping on a blanket and it gets fleas, you can wash their bedding with hot water before they go back to sleep on it. Another option is to keep a lint roller by the door so when they come in from outside, you can quickly roll them over and make sure no fleas fall off onto the floor or furniture where they will die and begin breeding again.

This should be done regularly as part of your grooming routine for whatever animal you have at home so that there are no surprises when it comes time for an inspection or treatment by a professional exterminator!

Give pets a frequent bath with anti-flea shampoo.

A regular bathing routine can help to prevent fleas and ticks from taking over your home. Bathe your pet once a week with an anti-flea shampoo that contains pyrethrins or permethrin, and wash their bedding at least once a week in hot water. In addition, spray the bedding with an insecticide in between washings.

Use essential oils to repel fleas.

You can use essential oils to repel fleas. Peppermint oil has been shown to work as effectively as potential chemical treatments, but without the negative side effects. It’s easy to grow in your garden and makes a great addition to any home apothecary.

Mix one part peppermint oil with two parts lemon and eucalyptus (or tea tree) until you have a mixture that smells strong enough for you, but not so strong that it’s overbearing for pets or children who may be around it. Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spritz it on your dog or cat daily before bedtime—this will help kill any stray fleas that were picked up during the day while they slept! You should also spray down their bedding at least once per week so no new eggs hatch later on in the house.

Apply cedar shavings or citrus spray to your dog’s collar.

You can apply cedar shavings or citrus spray to your dog’s collar. Cedar shavings are a natural insect repellent, and citrus spray smells acidic, so fleas will be repelled by it.

To apply cedar shavings, simply put some in a bowl and have your dog roll around in it so they get covered with the powder. Then you should let him outside during the day while you’re at work (or walking him frequently) so that he comes into contact with lots of fleas before going inside again at night. This way, when he sleeps on your bed at night he’ll kill any fleas that jump onto him from his surroundings!

Citrus spray works similarly; just spritz it all over his neck area before going to sleep for the evening. You should reapply this mixture once every two weeks to ensure optimal protection against fleas all year round!

Guard your pet with oral flea preventative pills.

Oral flea preventatives are a good option for pets who are not good at taking baths, or for those with sensitive skin. They’re also great if you don’t want to wash your pet’s bedding every month.

You can keep fleas out of your home by taking the right steps early on!

You can keep fleas out of your home by taking the right steps early on. If you’re dealing with a current infestation, see our section on how to get rid of fleas on dogs and cats.

If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of controlling fleas in your house and yard, then you should consider buying a flea collar or topical solution for your dog or cat. This kind of treatment is more effective than using over-the-counter shampoos, sprays and dips because it’s applied directly onto the skin where it stays until washed off by bathing or rainwater—which means less mess for you!

You should also use traps if possible; this is especially important if you have pets who are prone to picking up stray insects from their environment (such as rabbits). The best type of trap depends on what kind of animal is being targeted: electronic devices work well for rats but not so much mice–you may need several types depending on where they live (inside versus outside).

Conclusion

The good news is that flea infestations are preventable with a few simple precautions. The first step to preventing fleas in your home is to keep pets clean, groomed and vaccinated against parasites. Most importantly though you should make sure that their food and water bowls do not get contaminated by insects or other pests so it’s always best practice to wash these items regularly. It’s also important for pet owners to take steps towards keeping the area around the house free from any clutter so that fleas cannot build nests there – this includes keeping grass short as well as making sure there aren’t any bushes or trees near your property line where mosquitoes might lay eggs on top of leaves which may then fall off into your yard when they hatch.