Fleas are harmful parasites that suck the blood of their hosts. They are commonly found in cats and dogs. In this article, I will show you how you can get rid of fleas in your house and on your pets. After reading this article, I am sure you will be considered a pro at getting rid of fleas.

The first thing to do is to maintain a clean and dry environment in your home. Fleas love to lay their eggs in dark, damp places. To keep dry air in your home, you can improve air ventilation by opening all windows and running fans. Then you need to vacuum the entire area to keep it squeaky clean.

Fleas by nature love to jump very high. Other than that, they are easily attracted to light. Once we understand its 2 characteristics, we can set up a trap to kill it. Install a lamp, aiming at the places where you think they constantly appear, and under the lamp, place a container filled with soap and water. Their love for light will lead them to jump and land directly in the water. They cannot swim and therefore will drown to death.

Now that we understand how to kill them, let’s talk about how to get them out of our pets. Fleas have another weakness: a hatred of vinegar. So when you bathe your bed, pour a small amount of vinegar in with the shampoo and brush it all over your pet. After all the foam is rinsed off, you can instantly see all the dead fleas on the floor.

Here is another home remedy that has been proven to work for many. Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper seeds, another teaspoon of oil, and a cup of water in a spray bottle. This spray should be used only after you have bathed your pet. While your pet’s fur is still slightly damp, spray the mixture on it and let it dry. Then comb his fur to check for fleas.

Now that you know how to get rid of fleas without hiring a pest control company, you can teach your friends how to do it, too. Specifically, be sure to try the booby trap method discussed above, I find it a lot of fun when I see dead fleas in the water. So the next time you find your dog scratching, give him the vinegar bath and lemon spray.