how to get rid of fleas?

Question

i'm moving into a new place and there is fleas there. i don't have any pets but i need to know how to get rid of them. how do i do that?

Answer 1

I like Raid bug bombs(fumigators) for roaches, can get them at the grocery store in a 3 pack.

Answer 2

I've battled fleas on and off for years, and I'll tell you, there's only one thing that works, and it's going to be a bit(h to find. Awhile ago, I bought a camper trailer, which was so badly loaded with fleas, one step inside would turn your socks black. I bombed the trailer, one at each end. The fleas were back the next day, just as bad. Again I bombed, with 4. Again, the fleas were still there, not a bit of improvement. I discussed it with my boss's wife, she recommended a product her vet told her about, it was called Ultraban 400. It came in a 16 oz aerosol bottle, with green and white labeling, looked exactly like a can of hospital disinfectant. It was $17 a can, I bought 2. You had to go in, turn the can upside down, and spray everything fabric in the house: carpet, cushions, bedding, everything, just until slightly damp, then leave for 4 hours. I did that, and I NEVER EVER saw not ONE flea in there again. It works by killing the fleas, and killing the eggs as well. It has a residual action, and guarantees you won't see a flea for six months, and they meant it. However, it's not called Ultraban 400 anymore, and I can't remember the new name. I tracked it down in a chemical supply in Kansas City a few years ago, but didn't get any, and subsequent searches (halfhearted, I admit) were fruitless. Try finding the new trade name for Ultraban 400.

Answer 3

I would hire an extreminator, and odds are you'll need one that guarantees the chemicals they use with kill all life cycles (eggs, larvae and adults) because if they don't the eggs will hatch in around 2 weeks and you'll be back at step one again.
If you cannot hire an exterminator, here is some advice and info.
Fleas love heat. If you place small lamps on the floor and bowls of water (make sure you add a healthy squeeze of regular dishwashing liquid to each bowl of water) next to the lamp so that the light is shining on the water it makes an effective and cheap flea trap. This is also an excellant way to see how bad the problem is, you'll see fleas in the bowls very soon.
Note: please do not use the bowl/lamp method if you have young children. There a 'sticky tape' traps (the tape is under a closed plastic grid so the child cannot touch it) with a smaller light bulb attached that might be safer if you have young children.

Answer 4

There are so many things you have to do first. Clean & flea proof your carpets & furniture. Since you don't have pets (right now anyway...get some soon!). I have found that boric acid works great for hard shelled species (mainly cockroaches & fleas). It's very cheap! Then you place little dust piles of the stuff in obvious places...under the sink in kitchen especialy...little corners & nooks, bathrooms & such. Since so far you don't have a true host, like a pet, they don't really want to prey on you but they will if they have to. Vacuum often & keep the boric acid on hand! Good luck!!

Answer 5

When we moved in to this house it was infested with fleas. No matter what sprays we used there were too many of them in here. The best thing we ever did was hire an exterminator. The spray they put down killed everything, fleas, spiders, earwigs, house flies & it is guaranteed.

Answer 6

okay... trust me. this works. when it gets dark [night time] get a bowl of water and dish soap... like 3 parts water 1 part soap. and put the bowl of the soap/water mixture on the floor, and put a DESK lamp so its shining on the bowl. the desk lamp should be close to the water.. at the most a foot taller than the surface of the water. let it sit over night.. and youll be suprised at how many fleas you catch, theyy die instantly so no worries about that.... this sounds really wierd.. but try it. i had fleas for a long time & my house is cured... haha good luck

Answer 7

they have flea bombs u can get at most stores (walmart , kmart) U cannot go to the house for hours and u have to leave the windows closed.

u should do it when there isnt any funiture. if that doesnt work and it may not call an exterminator cause once on funiture they are hard to get rid of and will feed off u !!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Any bug spray will kill fleas. I recommend that before you move in that you bug bomb the place. Raid MAX has one of the best bug bombs available, be sure to follow the directions on the can. Good luck.

Answer 9

I got a new puppy a few months ago, and she had fleas. We had to use Dawn dish soap to get rid of them...trust me, it really works! Maybe if you sweep your carpet, and then thoroughly shampoo it, it might be ok.

Answer 10

Fleas can transmit disease and cause tapeworm, so getting rid of fleas on your pet is a must for a healthy animal and a healthy home.

STEP 1: The best way to get rid of fleas is by prevention; fleas thrive in heat and humidity (and are most active in summer and fall), so assess your pet and his environment frequently.

STEP 2: Help prevent fleas indoors by vacuuming your home thoroughly and frequently, paying close attention to corners, cracks, crevices and basements. Dispose of vacuum cleaner bags conscientiously, as adult fleas can escape. Also, choose your pet's friends wisely; avoid animals you suspect may carry fleas. Dog parks are fun, but a move-able feast for fleas!

STEP 3: Remove any fleas from your pet using a fine-toothed pet comb designed for flea removal, and drop the fleas into soapy water to drown them.

STEP 4: Wash pet bedding in hot, soapy water weekly; this is the most likely site for flea eggs and larvae.

STEP 5: Prune foliage and keep grass trimmed short to increase sunlight, as flea larvae cannot survive in hot, dry areas. Remove any piles of yard debris close to your home.

STEP 6: Bathe pets weekly, if possible, to get rid of fleas. If bathing is not an option, speak to your veterinarian about appropriate alternatives.

STEP 7: Watch your pet for signs of flea trouble: excessive scratching and biting, especially around the tail and lower back, and possibly raw patches where the animal has been biting and scratching himself. Also watch for 'flea debris' (black, granular dried blood) and fleas themselves on your pet's skin.

STEP 8: Talk to your veterinarian about various treatments for your flea-plagued pet: a flea adulticide applied monthly to the skin; a monthly pill that prevents fleas from reproducing but doesn't kill adult fleas; and multipurpose products that prevent flea reproduction and control heartworms, hookworms, whipworms and roundworms. Also consider flea collars and flea powders.

STEP 9: Look into chemical flea-treatment products to apply by hand around the environment in spray or powder form. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation on the best product and how to use it.



Tips & Warnings :

Veterinarians are skeptical of homemade flea remedies such as garlic, vinegar, vitamin C and kelp.

Call on a professional exterminator to get rid of severe indoor and outdoor flea infestations.

Be very careful with all insecticides to be used on pets or around your home. Read directions carefully.

Never apply a flea product to a cat or kitten unless it is labeled as safe for cats. Cats are very sensitive to insecticides.