The Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas From Your Yard
Getting rid of fleas in your yard does not need to be expensive. There are a number of everyday products that will help you do this easily and inexpensively. Does this Spark an idea?
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Diatomaceous earth
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Sprinkle diatomaceous earth on your grass to help keep fleas at bay. This is a natural product made from crushed sedimentary rock and is not harmful to humans or animals. You may spread this product by hand or use a garden spreader. A 5 pound bag of this product should ideally cover around 2,500 square feet.
Cedar
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Using cedar in your landscape can help repel fleas as they do not like this wood. Consider using cedar chips around trees; this can also help control weeds. You might also want to use cedar edging for your flower gardens or put up a cedar fence.
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Pet
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After you have killed the fleas in your yard, you will need to get rid of the ones on your pet. You can do this by making a bath for your pet and placing a few drops of lavender essential oil in it. After this, you should wash its bedding in hot water to kill any flea eggs.
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