Flea season can be a difficult time for many pet owners. Despite your best efforts you may find that you still end up with fleas in the house. In addition of treating your pet and vacuuming all floors, rugs and furniture make a flea trap to get rid of any fleas that have already hatched and are still lurking in your home. more »

Fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of animals and people. Flea control is one of the biggest expenses for pet owners. Americans spend about $9 billion a year controlling fleas, but for less than $2 you can build your own flea trap in which the fleas will drown--and your pet won't get sick from a chemical spray. more »

Fleas have a lifespan of 16 days to 21 months depending on environmental factors like temperature, humidity and the quantity of hosts in a home. Fleas prefer to feed on the blood of dogs and cats, but will feast upon humans if no dog or cat is available. These bugs can cause hives, itching, and an allergic reaction. They multiply quickly, producing up to 40 eggs a day. Eradication of the adults is just one step in the process to control fleas in a household. Using a homemade flea trap is one way of accomplishing this. more »

Fleas-we all hate them, and our pets hate them even more. They are dangerous, and disgusting. Along with topical products, and frequent vacuuming, it helps to build a flea trap. Fleas hide in crevices and hook on to carpet fibers. Therefore, even though you may vacuum everyday, you are going to miss some. If you can spray your carpet and room great, that will kill the eggs, but some are still lurking and waiting to attach to something and feed. To rid your home and pet of fleas, I recommend using FrontLine on your pet. It is the safest systemic topical out there. Fleas on your pet start to die rapidly and are dead within 48 hours. This is just the beginning. If the fleas get out of the crevices and carpet and on your pet, they will die, but it they hide then a flea trap will help. more »