How to Get Rid of Fleas Naturally and Safely

Getting rid of fleas naturally is much easier than many people believe it to be. Dealing with a flea infestation is certainly not fun, but there is no need to turn to harsh and dangerous chemicals to beat these annoying pests, when there are plenty of home remedies for fleas that are completely safe and natural.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Agricultural lime
• Diatomaceous earth

1. A flea infestation in the warm summer months can get out of hand in no time if left unchecked. That is why it is so important to monitor your pets and yard for fleas, so that at the first sign of infestation you can take action. Of course, to prevent a flea infestation it is also wise to practice natural flea control year round, so the infestation never takes place.

2. The first step in getting rid of fleas naturally is to conquer the yard fleas that are outside in your yard. Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do to get rid of yard fleas that are completely safe and natural. Probably the most important thing, is to make sure your grass remains short and watered. Keeping the grass mowed properly helps to allow heat and sunlight to penetrate the soil which kills flea larvae. Watering the grass regularly helps to drown developing fleas and prevents them from reaching maturity.

3. The next step to get rid of fleas naturally in your yard is so spread agricultural lime over any areas that are very grassy or moist. Rake away dead grass or leaves that are in the spot, and apply a generous layer of the agricultural lime. This will cause any fleas that come in contact with it to become dehydrated and die.

4. Once you have treated your yard for yard fleas, you will begin to start treating your pets and your home. Getting rid of fleas naturally in your home and on your pets is just as easy as getting rid of them in your yard, without the need for harmful chemicals that can be harmful to your pets and your family. The first step to get rid of fleas naturally in your home and on your pets is to purchase food grade diatomaceous earth. Food grade diatomaceous earth is a fine powder that is made by the fossilized remains of algae. This mineral substance is deadly to fleas, but is completely safe and non-toxic to your pets and your family.

5. When you purchase your diatomaceous earth, make absolutely certain that it is food grade quality and not meant to be used only in your garden. Many garden supply centers will sell food grade diatomaceous earth, but if you cannot find it there you can easily order it online. To use the earth for flea removal, sprinkle it around the baseboards of your home and in areas where you pet sleeps, such as in and around your bedding. Natural diatomaceous earth is beneficial in killing fleas, because it cuts their exoskeleton which causes them to die.

6. Once you have treated your home and pets bedding using the diatomaceous earth, it is time to treat your pet. Simply take a handful of the food grade diatomaceous earth, and rub it into their fur around their body, avoiding sensitive areas like the face and anal region. This will help in killing fleas that are already on your pet.

7. Generally, once you practice these flea pest control methods in your yard, home and on your pet a few times, you won't have to worry about a flea infestation for quite some time. It make take approximately a month or two to have complete flea removal, and during this time you may have to treat each area once or twice, but after that time you should be completely flea free for quite some time.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure if it rains outside or your vacuum in areas where you have spread the diatomaceous earth, that you reapply some so that it can continue to kill fleas.

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on 5/31/2009 Wonderful tips on getting rid of fleas naturally!