How to Get Rid of Sand Fleas in a Sandbox

Fleas are one of nature's tiniest villains. They bury themselves into people and their pets -- biting and making us itchy. Sandboxes are a common place for these nemeses to make their home, after they fall off your pet. Individual fleas are easy to get rid of -- but when you want to destroy an army -- you have to bring out your big guns. In this case, it's vinegar.

Things You'll Need

• Sandbox cover
• Tarp
• Sand
• Cloth
• Small bucket
• Vinegar
• Shovel
• Garbage bags

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove all of the sand from the sandbox. Shovel or pour it into a strong garbage bag. Take it to the dump. Put it in the back of a truck, if you can, to avoid getting fleas in your vehicle. You may be able to put it at the curb for regular garbage pick-up, if there is a reasonable amount.

• 2

  Wash your sandbox with a water and vinegar mixture. Mix about half and half in a bucket. Dip a cloth in it, and wash the box vigorously.

• 3

  Let your sandbox dry in a sunny location. The sun's heat will kill remaining fleas and eggs that are attached to your sandbox.

• 4

  Put fresh sand into the box. You can purchase the sand from a gardening store, or from a home improvement center.

• 5

  Use a tarp to cover your sandbox when you aren't using it. This will prevent fleas and other varmint from entering the box.

• 6

  Treat your pets and home for fleas, to stop them from re-entering the sandbox.