My daughter came home from a friends with red bump like bites all over her neck and back . I am almost positive they are flea bites. I have two question what do I put on them and would she of brought them home in here clothes. If so how do I get rid of them. We have a pet free home and I no nothing of fleas or how to get rid of them
2006-11-22 14:12:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If they are indeed fleas, such a small number, should she have brought some home, won't stick around too long if you don't have pets. Dog and cat fleas generally prefer dogs and cats. They will bite certain humans but it's a bit like eating the last cracker in the cupboard.
I'd just keep to your normal vacuuming routine. In the very off chance should your house become infested, which it won't because there isn't a viable food source, you can always flea bomb.
2006-11-22 15:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put hydro-cortisone on the flea bites, it's basically a topical steroid, reduces inflammation and itching. I had a couple of stray cats in my neighborhood and they attracted fleas, which jumped on me, entered my house on my clothes, and subsequently laid eggs in my carpet. Tired of the flea bites, I went to Petsmart and purchased flea killing carpet powder, which I dusted my carpet with, let sit, and vacuumed. Problem solved.
2006-11-22 22:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by C. J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not, try to get a piece of a banana tree and cut the stalk into small pieces and hide them around the house.
I guess the flea's don't like the scent ( which you can't smell ) and they go away.
They could also be bed bug bites.
Apply Benadryl on the bites
2006-11-22 22:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamine lotion and aloe for her skin. You probably don't have to do anything but if you notice an infestation in your house there are can's of - I forget the name - but you set it in the middle of the room and it sprays stuff all over it. Then you let it air out. It kills all the things living in there: fleas, tics, mites, etc...
2006-11-22 22:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Curious George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use white vinegar on these bumps and it will help with the hurting. I use it when I have bee stings and wasps the have stung me and it takes the sting away.
2006-11-22 22:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brb
2006-11-22 22:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by curious dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOULD
2006-11-22 22:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by carolinefordssuperbragirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋