Fleas are a common problem among both people and pets. Most commonly, they reproduce in the house where the conditions are most favorable for them to do so: warmth and humidity. But as warm season approaches, and with it an increase in heat, pets become overall more sensitive to pests like fleas. Natural remedies can help us get rid of fleas without resorting to harmful chemicals. You want to get rid of fleas fast, and you can’t afford to bring in expensive, professional lawn treatment services. If you’re like most pet owners, you may try chemical flea treatments, which often leaves your pets’ fur smelling foul and their coat looking dull and brittle. What should you do? Here are some home remedies for fleas that have been used time and time again with good results.

Natural Pet Remedies For Fleas

Lemon Spray

Lemon spray is a simple natural flea remedy that you can use to effectively kill fleas. The acidity of the lemon juice will help kill the adult fleas on your pet, as well as their eggs and larvae. This makes lemon spray an effective solution for preventing a re-infestation of these pesky insects.

The great thing about this homemade remedy is that it’s easy to make, non-toxic, safe for pets and cheap! To make this remedy simply take half a cup of water and add about 4 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice to it (you can also use orange juice if you prefer). Mix together until combined then put into an empty spray bottle (for best results shake before using). Spray onto your cat or dog once per week in order for it to stay effective in killing any remaining adult fleas that may have survived from previous treatments or new ones developing after each treatment period has ended.

White Vinegar

If you’re looking for a natural flea repellent for your pet, you can use white vinegar. This is a safe and effective way to keep fleas at bay without harsh chemicals or pesticides.

To use white vinegar as a natural flea repellent:

• Dilute 2 tablespoons of white vinegar in 1 quart of warm water and spray it on your pet’s fur once every two days for three weeks.
• If your pet has allergies to this treatment, check with your vet before using it again.

Salt

Salt is a DIY solution that can be effective, but only if you leave it on for at least a few days. It works by dehydrating the fleas and making them less likely to reproduce. Put salt in your vacuum bag, sprinkle it on your carpet, or even rub it into your dog’s fur—just make sure not to use any kind of soap or shampoo after you’ve applied salt; this will just dilute its effectiveness. You’ll know when the flea infestation has been successfully treated when there are no more new bites from that area of your dog’s body and no more black specks (flea excrement).

Baking Soda And Salt

Baking soda is a natural flea repellent, and when mixed with salt, it can make an effective homemade flea wash. You’ll need to mix together two tablespoons of baking soda, two tablespoons of salt, and a few drops of lemon juice (if available). Then you should rub this mixture into your pet’s fur after shampooing them with regular dog shampoo. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing out the mixture.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is another natural remedy that can repel fleas. It’s effective, safe and good for both your pets and the environment. Neem oil is extracted from the nut of neem trees found in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The oil has been used medicinally for thousands of years by Ayurvedic healers as an anti-inflammatory agent, antiseptic treatment for skin conditions like acne, dandruff and eczema; as well as a laxative to treat constipation or bloating (1).

In addition to being an effective pest repellent for fleas on dogs and cats—and humans too!—neem extracts also contain compounds called azadirachtin molecules which disrupt the growth cycle of insects such as mosquitoes (2). In fact there’s evidence that these compounds could someday replace chemical insecticides because they’re more effective than conventional sprays without posing harm to people or animals who come into contact with them (3).

There are many pet-friendly flea remedies

If you have a pet and fleas, it can be a very frustrating situation for both of you. While commercial remedies are available, they often contain harsh chemicals and are not always safe to use around your pets. Here are some natural remedies that may help get rid of those pesky fleas:

• Garlic – Place garlic cloves in the areas where your pet spends most of his/her time (like food bowls or bedding). The smell discourages fleas from hanging around those areas because they don’t like it!
• Plantain Leaf – Boil plantain leaves in water until reduced by half, then strain out the leaves and let them cool before pouring into spray bottle for easy application onto your pet’s fur coat (or any other surface where a flea infestation has been reported). Be careful not to get too close as this solution will sting if it gets on human skin!