Control Fleas Naturally

They invade our homes like an enemy army. Biting us, making us itch and taking up residency in our pets coats. Nobody likes or can ignore fleas. Fleas are a pest in every sense of the word. Being proactive with flea control can help reduce the likelihood of having a flea problem. Simple steps can be taken to ensure your spring, summer and fall are flea free.

Before flea season kicks into high gear, there are a few things that you can do to prepare and prevent a flea problem. Fleas multiply quickly, so keeping your home extra clean is your first line of defense. This will remove larvae and reduce the number of fleas in your home, by breaking the life cycle.

Steam your carpets just prior to flea season. Repeat this several times throughout flea season. Steam cleaning will kill any fleas or larvae embedded in your carpets.

During flea season vacuum your carpets at least once a week to pick up any larvae or stray fleas that have gotten in your home. Pay special attention to areas in which your pet sleeps or inhabits frequently. Make certain to get the corners of the room with your vacuum attachments and you should also vacuum on and underneath your furniture. If you are currently in need of flea control you should dispose of the vacuum bag outside immediately after vacuuming. If you are not currently in need of flea control, you may want to put a flea collar or powder in the bag to kill off anything that happens to end up in the bag.

Your pets bedding is a prime location for fleas to start up a colony, so keeping it clean is an important part of flea control. Wash your pets bedding in hot water weekly and dry it in the dryer on a high heat setting. Buying bedding that has removable covers and that is easily laundered is best for flea control

Keeping your lawn mowed is another important part of natural flea control. The heat from the sun kills the larvae and grass that is cut short allows that process to happen more quickly than if your grass is over grown. Watering your lawn also helps to drown out larvae and fleas. Naturally, the less fleas that you have in your yard, the less likely you will need flea control.

Grooming is another important part of flea control. Regular bathing helps remove and drown out fleas and larvae that have invaded your pets coat. Try using a natural flea control shampoo and bath your pet more frequently. Additionally, use a flea comb regularly to pick off anything that has gotten on your pet in between bathing. You can use a flea comb daily during flea season if necessary.

Many people have had luck preventing fleas with certain supplements. There are conflicting opinions scientifically on whether or not supplements work, but the people who use them as part of a flea control routine sing there praises. Brewer's Yeast and Garlic are particularly helpful supplements to try for flea control. Most pet stores sell a combined tablet of the two substances and you can give this to your pet daily. If you plan on adding this supplement to your pets diet, your should consult your veterinarian. Starting these supplements before flea season is wise, so that they build up in your pet before flea exposure.