If you are a pet lover and you have pets in your house, then it means that you should know the basics on how to get fleas under control. Fleas are little pests that prey on furry mammals such as dogs, cats, etc. And if you have pets living with you, chances are you’re probably living with lots of fleas. Which means that it will be beneficial for you to know how to cope and deal with any presence of fleas in your home.
Get Rid Of Fleas Naturally
Now, we all know that there are a lot of chemically based products out there that we can use to eliminate fleas in our homes. But some of us are just not willing to introduce such harmful and toxic substances to our children and even to our pets at home. Good thing there are various ways on how fleas can be eliminated naturally!
Diatomaceous Earth
You’ve probably heard how effective this material can be in getting rid of a lot of different pests. And the best part is, it is all-natural. This means you won’t have to worry whether you use it on your plants or some of your home furniture. It can also be used for garden pest control such as going against beetles, bugs, mites, and lice. That being said, you can use Diatomaceous Earth on your pets! All you need to remember is to purchase one that is
Food Grade
which means that it is safe for pet use and human respiration. The good thing about this product is that it can be used for both pets and houses. You can use this product on your pet's mattress and bedding so that the powder repels and kills the fleas as they sleep and you can even put some on your bed, coats, etc.
Essential Oils
Now, you’ve probably heard of how these things can have so many uses. And well, they do. Aside from the things that we can use essential oils for our body to, it can be used in keeping pests away as well. Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, and cedar wood are those primary oils that can be used in dealing with pests. However, you have to remember that not all oil works in all pests.
As the adaptability and resistance of the pests vary, the effectivity of the oil against them can vary as well. If you have pets and furry friends, then you should perhaps be aware that essential oils are dangerous for cats but they can work well if you only have dogs at home. Simply mix the essential oil with water and put it in a spray bottle to make spraying a lot easier.
Go-Forth Home Services Services
While there are a lot of ways you can deal with fleas by yourself, it can also be so satisfying to have this done by your local pest control experts. Contact Go-Forth now and find out what we can do for your pest issue.