I have read many bio-friendly ways of controlling fleas outside. Is there any bio-friendly way to kill and repell fleas that are already in my home? I have heard of herbs and ultrasonic flea repellents. Neither have been proven to work.
Can you help!?
2007-09-11 04:37:06 · 10 answers · asked by S S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The best "bio-friendly" way to control fleas inside would be to vacuum! This will remove fleas, eggs, and larvae from your carpeted areas. If you remove the bag (or dump the catch container) after every vacuuming, you will control the fleas.
However, if you are having a major infestation, this will not solve your problem. I understand the desire to be as eco-friendly as possible, however, most of the commercial grade products are generally safer than the ones that most people can purchase. The commercial grade flea treatments usually incorporate a growth regulator that is designed to keep the treatments down and the chance of contamination down too.
2007-09-11 04:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite so - unfortunately chemicals are the only ones you can trust to work - and not the cheap chemicals from stores either, you need something from a vets.
Fortunately there is a new product on the market called Skoosh, which is basically a silicone-based product - it kills by coating all the adult fleas, eggs and pupae and basically suffocating them. Because it kills by a mechanical rather than chemical effect it's supposed to be better for people who are concerned about spraying chemicals in the house - it's pesticide free. Check out www.skooshthefleas.com.
Really the best method of flea treatment is to use Frontline Plus on any animals in the house - it kills the flea eggs, so treating the environment too. You may have to spray the house once, but it should be controllable thereafter with Frontline Plus.
Chalice
2007-09-11 05:42:21 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled under rugs, along baseboards etc. It is harmless to pets but causes flea larvae that contact it to dehydrate. It can be a very messy powder in the house.
Neem oil can be used on pets to repel fleas.
Salt sprinkled on carpet and brushed into the backing will also dehydrate flea larva.
Not much will kill adult fleas already there or the eggs/pupae stage but the cycle can eventually be broken if you can kill all larvae.
If you have access to horses, a horse blanket outside where the dogs lay on the porch etc. will run fleas off of them. For some reason horses repel fleas. (it wont kill them just run them off the dog so careful where you run them to)
2007-09-11 04:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This worked for me. Buy a couple flea collars that say they kill both fleas AND their eggs. Get a new vaccum cleaner back out, cut the collars into pieces and place in bag then put in your vaccum cleaner. This way when you vaccum it picks up both the fleas and any eggs are also killed before hatching. Vaccum several days in a row to make sure you get them all.
I have a brand new home and was really worried about the fleas my new puppy brought with her. This worked great. No fleas since.
2007-09-11 07:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that likely; a flea would have to make it in on your/visitors clothes or a visiting dog or something. My cats are indoor only, I have never put any of that toxic chemical stuff on them, and they have never ever had a flea.
2016-04-04 02:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest and cheapest method of getting rid of fleas is to use a mixture of boric acid and salt. The powder should be sprayed on carpets, bedding and areas frequented by pets. More information on getting rid of fleas is available at http://pests.in/fleas.html
2007-09-12 02:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to use is Diatomaceous Earth. It actually eats away at the outer shell of the flea and then they dehydrate and die. It's not harmful to humans of pets. Check out this page for more info:
http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com/natural-flea-control.html
2007-09-11 06:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by kpaschke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone told me to sprinkle table salt on the floor. But I jut keep bathing the animals and sweeping the floor everyday
2007-09-11 04:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by foxfire 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
btdt...put some 7 Dust in an old panyhose leg or cheese cloth. sprinkle around floor and let sit for a few hours or even over night if they are bad...then vaccuum
2007-09-11 06:10:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to pet store,hardware store,or plant nursery and buy a 1 pound bag of ...Seven Dust! its the best thing i have used in 20 years!
2007-09-11 12:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋