Flea Products for the Home

Fleas are not only a nasty nuisance to your pets, but can wreak havoc in your home as well. Fortunately, there are many flea products for the home that can kill an already present flea infestation and prevent one from occurring in the future. In order to successfully control the flea populace in your home and on your pet, attack the problem with multiple flea products that each work in different ways to keep your home flea free.

Chemical Products

• Chemical products are one of the most common flea treatments used by homeowners. Popular chemical flea removal products include sprays, foggers, powders and shampoos. Use a topical flea treatment for your pet to help kill fleas and prevent him from carrying the fleas into your home. Home foggers, powders and sprays can be used on carpet, wood, and furniture to kill fleas and flea larvae that is present to prevent flea infestation. Chemical flea products should be used in moderation to prevent toxic buildup from occurring in your home.

Natural Treatments

• Natural treatments can be used independently to kill fleas, though using natural treatments in conjunction with other flea products for the home will work more effectively. Powdered pyrethrum derived from dried pyrethrum flower heads works by paralyzing the flea, eventually leading to death. Food grade diatomaceous earth is also a popular natural flea treatment. Diatomaceous earth comes from the fossilized remains of ancient algae. It's sharp surfaces pierce the body of the flea leading to dehydration and death. It is safe to use not only in your home but on your pets as well.

Flea Traps

• There are a variety of flea traps on the market that can be placed around the home to help attract and kill fleas. Most flea traps plug into a standard electrical plug. A small light works to attract fleas to the trap where they become stuck on sticky paper that is attached under the light. Some flea traps may include a gel or liquid substance that will drown the flea once they enter the trap.