Things You'll Need:
- Dog Flea/tick Control Medication
- Flea/tick Killer
- Pyrethrin Flea Bombs
- Vacuum Cleaners & Accessories
- Cat Flea/tick Collars
- Flea Combs
- Flea Shampoos
- Flea Traps
- Prescription Flea-control Medications
- Flea shampoos
- Flea combs
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Step 1
Notice where all your pets hang out inside and outside of your home. Clean these areas thoroughly, at least once a week.
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Step 2
Make an appointment with a veterinarian. Your pets need to be checked and treated for fleas, especially if you're trying to prevent them from entering your home.
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Step 3
Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Everything, from carpets, floors, rugs and drapes, to upholstered furniture, mattresses and cushions, should be vacuumed. Dispose of the vacuum-cleaner bag after each use.
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Step 4
Clean wood and tile floors with special attention to grooves, cracks and baseboards.
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Step 5
Sweep porches, steps and decks.
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Step 6
Wash or discard all pet bedding.
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Step 7
Cut the lawn and remove debris and clutter prior to using any flea treatment in the yard.
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Step 8
Place all food in covered containers and keep it in cabinets or the refrigerator. Food preparation surfaces and utensils should be covered.
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Step 9
Remember that you have three ways of preventing flea infestations:
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Step 10
Destroy the pests' habitat by eliminating "hot spots" around the home, as above.
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Step 11
Keep fleas out by screening foundation vents and other access areas to keep mice, rats, squirrels and other flea-carrying wild animals out.
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Step 12
Resort to insecticide remedies, by applying insecticide to parts of the structure and outdoor areas, paying close attention to areas frequented by pets.
Comments
spotlight said
on 11/25/2008 It is hard to get rid of fleas, but some people find it impossible. If that is you, read How to Kill Invisible / Microscopic Parasites, Bugs, and Insects
nikki08 said
on 9/13/2008 sheerbar and ilovemydog, do you move everything out of your house when you do the spray? My family has 2 big bed and it is hard to move them out. So I'm worry if I only spray the areas that I can work with there might be more infestation that I couldn't work with. help!
nikki08 said
on 9/13/2008 sheerbar and ilovemydog, do you move everything out of your house when you do the spray? My family has 2 big bed and it is hard to move them out. So I'm worry if I only spray the areas that I can work with there might be more infestation that I couldn't work with. help!
sheerbar said
on 8/22/2008 The neem works by starving the flea, and prevents fertilization,no eggs.....works like a charm...I didn;t believe it until I tried it..
sheerbar said
on 8/22/2008 spray bottle-verY soapy water mix-spray rugs- couch all surface-if u see red it's blood, flea dinner-spray for 2 days-fleas gone-may need to repeat few months later-invest in "flea trap" buy on AMAZON,for maintenance-no need for COSTLY GIMMICKY POISONS.......KEEP CAT INDOORS..MY MOJO BROUGHT HOME FLEAS.OH, ON CATS I USE 1DROP DILUTED NEEM OIL ON BACK OF NECK,SAME SENARIO AS THE $50 drops,neem is $10 a bottle-will last 1year or more......I HAVE THREE CATS THAT ARE ALL ALIVE-I RESEARCH EVERYTHING FOR DAYS MONTHS BEFORE I TRY THIS ALTERNATIVE CARE......ASK ? VETS ON LINE