![]() ![]() Step three: Keep the fleas off your dog Bathe your dog with a Dawn flea shampoo Some solutions are diluted enough to use directly on your dog - just make sure you check the label to be sure it’s safe. To use it effectively, regularly mist your carpet, furniture, and other places that fleas could be hiding. You can either buy ready-made sprays or dilute essential oils in your own spray bottle. The oils are both strong enough to dissolve the exoskeletons of eggs, larvae, and pupae. In fact, some pet owners claim they’ve seen cedarwood oil kill fleas on contact. Step two: Cripple the reproductive cycle with cedarwood and neem oilsīoth cedarwood and neem oil are incredibly powerful against fleas. The latter is not effective killing fleas. Note: Don’t confuse diatomaceous earth with “Pool Grade” diatomaceous earth. Continue reapplying dust until you’ve eradicated all the fleas, then simply vacuum it up. You can sprinkle diatomaceous earth inside, outside, on furniture, and even onto your dog’s fur - any area that fleas can hide. As it happens, those diatoms have razor-sharp edges that slice flea and tick exoskeletons, eventually causing death. Diatomaceous earth is filled with diatoms, which are the fossilized skeletal remains of unicellular plants. Spread diatomaceous earth around your houseĭiatomaceous earth looks like talcum powder, but it’s actually an adult flea’s worst nightmare. You’ll find a lot of mixed reviews online, but members of our team found both types effective in their own homes. You’ll be surprised to see how many fleas you’ll catch overnight.Įlectric and sticky-pad based flea traps are also available if you’re worried about spilling water. The water doesn’t need to be sudsy - a simple drop of anything from Dawn to baby shampoo will cause the fleas to drown immediately. It’s simple: place dishes of soapy water underneath nightlights around your home (especially where around where your pet sleeps). ![]() Trapping only works for adult fleas, but it’s one of the best ways to put a dent in the population without chemicals. Step one: Reduce adult fleas with traps and diatomaceous earth Set flea traps Is your dog scratching flea bites raw? Read our bug bites guide to learn how to soothe itchy flea bites and jumpstart the healing process. Follow our three-step strategy to attack every life stage and conquer your pup’s fleas the natural way. It’s impossible to win your fight against fleas without killing flea eggs, crippling the reproductive cycle.įortunately, there’s a way to cover all the bases: eggs, larvae, and adults. Why? Because pretty much all home remedies you can use on your dog are only strong enough to repel fleas, not kill them. The fleas living on your dog are incredibly annoying, but the trick to fighting fleas naturally is to focus on the fleas living in your home first. It takes the right combination of these remedies to eradicate a flea population effectively.
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