The Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas With Home Remedies

Fleas are parasitic insects that feed on warm blooded animals including dogs and cats and humans. They are very quick breeders, so it doesn't take long for them to multiply and infest not only your pets or family members, but your home as well. There are several chemical methods to getting rid of fleas, but with the eco-friendly and natural living trends, some people are looking for a way to do things a more organic way rather than using the chemical treatments available on the market.

Things You'll Need

• Boric acid
• Eucalyptus oil
• Spray bottle
• Olive oil
• Warm water
• Lemon scented mild dish detergent
• Eucalyptus leaves or cedar wood chips

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Instructions

• 1

  Sprinkle a trail of boric acid all around the perimeters of your home. This includes porches, patios, decks, and lanais. The boric acid will severely dehydrate the fleas as well as cause respiratory and internal problems, causing them to die.

• 2

  Wash all linens, towels, clothing, and stuffed animals with the hottest water possible. The combination of hot water and laundry detergent will kill the fleas through poisoning or drowning.

• 3

  Mix 10 drops of eucalyptus oil with 4 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray all bedding and upholstered furniture to repel the fleas.

• 4

  Mix 20 drops of eucalyptus oil with 4 ounces of olive oil in a squirt or spray bottle. Use this as a moisturizer after getting out of the shower to repel fleas and provide a fresh, earthy scent.

• 5

  Wash household pets in a mixture of lemon scented dish detergent and warm water to kill the fleas.

• 6

  Place eucalyptus leaves or cedar wood chips underneath furniture and pet bedding to help repel fleas. All of the steps above will repel fleas to the exterior of your home where you have a barrier of boric acid set up to kill the fleas.