How to Use a Flea Bomb in My House

A flea bomb can be used to solve a flea problem.

Fleas infest your home by being brought in by people or by pets. Finding any dark, soft spot, fleas will breed and multiply at a staggering rate, making stopping the infestation tough. Fortunately, though, there are many products available to assist house cleaning after an infestation, and a flea bomb is one of them.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic sheeting
• Face mask
• Flea bomb
• Newspapers

Instructions

1. Move all furniture to an uncarpeted area. Cover the furniture with plastic sheeting, and tape the edges to the floor.

2. Cover all food in sealable containers. Tape cabinets and drawers shut. This prevents the poison in the bomb from getting on your eating utensils and food.

3. Remove all family members, pets, and pet supplies from the house.

4. Close all windows and ventilation systems.

5. Put on your face mask, ensuring your nose and mouth are fully covered.

6. Set the bomb up on newspapers in the center of the room you wish to bomb. Set it off, then promptly leave the house.

7. Remain away from the house for at least an hour. Upon return, open all windows and turn on all fans to ventilate the house of the gas. Leave for at least another hour.

8. Wearing the face mask, place the bomb and newspapers in a plastic bag, seal it, and dispose of it outdoors.

9. Deep-clean your house upon return by vacuuming all carpets, wiping down all the walls and windows, and laundering all bedding, pillows, and clothes that might be contaminated by the bomb.

Tips & Warnings

• The substance in the bomb is very poisonous. Wash your hands carefully after handling the bomb, and avoid direct contact with the contents of the bomb. See the steps above for more safety information.

References

• DoItYourself.com: Flea Control - Breaking the Cycle (Part 3)