The simple, step-by-step guide to getting rid of fleas in your home and on your pets.
Powders used to be a popular way to treat pets for fleas. These days, there are much more effective methods, namely the topical “spot” treatments such as Frontline Plus and Advantage. Flea powders used for pets contained insecticides, and there were several reasons they were less than ideal for getting rid of fleas on pets. [...]
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Vacuuming, Steam Cleaning, and Effective Use of Sprays One of the most important parts of effective flea control is getting rid of the fleas in your home at the same time you get rid of fleas on your pet. Doing one without the other is pointless, as you’ll just see your pet and home re-infested. [...]
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Inexpensive and Effective Flea Control One of the easiest, non-toxic methods to kill fleas is with a flea trap. These can easily be made at home, with just a couple ingredients. You will need: A wide, shallow bowl, such as a pie pan. Dawn or other dish soap A stable desk lamp with a warm, [...]
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How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home and Stay Rid of Them Once you’ve treated your pet for fleas, it’s very important you get rid of the fleas in your home as well. This can be difficult if you have a bad infestation, but if you follow these simple steps and stick to [...]
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There are basically three steps to getting rid of fleas: Kill the fleas on your pet. Get rid of fleas in your home, including eggs and larva. Continue to treat your pet, to avoid re-infestation. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is. The important thing to keep in mind is that treating your pet [...]
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When Other Flea Control Methods Fail For some people, it may be easier and more effective to let professionals handle the job of ridding their home from fleas. Although the professionals will most likely use the same products and methods described in this site, they will have better equipment, as well as the experience to [...]
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An Important Part of Home Flea Control If your pet spends most of it’s time outside, then you may need to treat these areas as well. If you’re not sure if you have fleas in your yard, you may be able to tell by walking around the area while wearing white athletic socks, pulled up [...]
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