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How To Get Rid Of Fleas In Huntersville, NC

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If you own a pet then you know how bad it is to have fleas, even when your pet stays indoor, there is still a possibility that they can get them. Fleas need blood to survive and don’t discriminate from where they got it from and although they rarely attack humans, when the need arises, they will.

Three Helpful Tips

Their bites can cause allergic reactions, swells and itching and they can also transmit many diseases and are really annoying. It can be very difficult to get rid of and time-consuming as well. Some of the signs that your house has been infested by fleas include when you see your pets scratching, bite marks left behind by the fleas, their feces on bedding and their eggs. Here are some homes remedies that can help you get rid of fleas from your Huntersville, NC home. If these home remedies don't work a professional flea control company can help you get rid of them. 

Dish Soap

Here you make a flea trap out of a dish soap by pouring hot water into a bowl and then drop the soap in it. You then put this plate in the place where there are more fleas and the mixture acts like a glue to trap all the fleas. Just ensure to change the dish soap solution every day and carry out the process mostly at night.

Flea Spray

A mixture of vinegar, water, lemon juice and witch hazel applied to your home after thorough vacuuming and cleaning your home is effective in protecting your home from a further infestation.

Baking Soda

This is one of the most effective methods to get rid of fleas from your home and all you need to do is pour some baking soda onto your carpet and furniture and brush it in then you vacuum. This helps to dislodge the fleas and eggs and allow the vacuuming to suck it up. Other effective remedies include salts and lemon spray and they can really help, but ultimately keeping a clean and clutter-free environment is the best.