Is there a natual way to rid my dogs and house of fleas?

Answer 1

Step OneVacuum all carpets and furniture at least twice a week, even before you spot a flea. Physical removal of the eggs, larvae and adult insects is the safest way to keep flea populations under control.
2Step TwoPay special attention to high-traffic areas, such as stairs and those places where your pet spends a lot of time--for example, next to the bed or under a favorite chair.
3Step ThreeEmpty, dispose of, or seal off the vacuum bag every time you vacuum. Adult fleas can easily crawl back out.
4Step FourWash area rugs and floor mats regularly with hot water or in the washing machine. Dry each thoroughly to avoid creating a perfectly humid breeding ground for the prolific bugs.
5Step FiveMake your own flea remedy by mixing 3 cups diatomaceous earth (DE) for every 1/2 cups boric acid. Sprinkle the powder lightly, yet thoroughly over carpet, under beds and in closets while wearing a safety mask to avoid inhaling the dust. With a broom, work the granules deeply into the carpet. Vacuum after two days.
6Step SixTry an alternative recipe using 8 parts cleaning powder to 1 part table salt. Follow the above procedure, except you should vacuum after 1 week. These powders work by drying out the fleas' habitat and dehydrating both the larvae and adults.
7Step SevenSprinkle DE in pet runs and shady areas in the yard where pets frequent to keep outdoor populations down. Fleas can only survive in moist, shady areas, so there is no need to apply the powder in places hit by direct sunlight.
8Step EightIntroduce the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsa to your yard by using a spray available for purchase at your garden store or online. These tiny parasitic worms feed on and destroy flea larvae. Again spray only in shady areas. Reapply if further infestation occurs.

Answer 2

Not really, that's why specifically formulated products have had to be invented - fleas are so hardy.

You can't find proper flea treatments in stores, but you can from a vets - ones that work and are not harmful. Skoosh flea spray for instance is pesticide free.

Chalice

Answer 3

nothing really works as good as getting the dog on something like frontline .People have been trying to come up with nat things but it really dont work and in just a few weeks your home and pet will become over run with fleas and you will spend 10Xs more then if you had just put them on frontline

Answer 4

sprinkling table salt on carpets and baseboards helps kill them, and taking your dog to the beach, or bathing it in salt water. These aren't always 100% guaranteed.. i'd rather use frontline and be done with it.

Answer 5

Eucalyptus