How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home and On Your Pets
Anybody who’s ever dealt with a serious flea infestation in their home or on their pets knows how horrible and annoying it can be. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can follow that are very effective for flea control. The most important thing to realize is that you have to follow these steps carefully, and you have to stick to a regular program in order for your efforts to be successful.
The first step is to get rid of the fleas on your pet. There are many different treatments available for this aim, but the most popular is Frontline. Frontline is available for dogs and cats, and comes in small, single-dose vials. The treatment is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades, and disperses over the animal through the hair follicles and oil glands. It should provide protection from fleas for one month. A simple medicated flea collar can also be helpful, although it’s best not to rely on that alone.
Step number two is to get rid of the fleas in your home. This is best accomplished by washing everything you can in a washing machine, including pet bedding, area rugs, upholstery. Next, fire up the vacuum cleaner and thoroughly clean your carpets. Do this every day if you can. Vacuuming is one of the best, not to mention almost free and non-toxic, methods for getting rid of fleas.
Step three is to repeat this process. If your pet stops scratching, don’t stop treating them. If you think you’re gotten rid of the fleas in your home, keep vacuuming regardless. You might also want to use a spot flea spray on your carpets, or a flea bomb in the room where you pet’s bed is. The best way to get rid of fleas over the long term is to be consistent, and keep at these steps no matter what.
Fleas can be tenacious and hard to get rid of, but with careful work and dedication, you can be free of them.It can be really tough to get rid of fleas sometimes. Keep at it, be diligent, and don’t give up. We wish you the best, and a flea-free life.