Fleas can be the worst things that can ever invade your house because they can reproduce so quickly and their bites are terrible and if you have a pet, then it is going to be its worst nightmare. With that in mind, you should consider taking actions the moments you notice signs of fleas to prevent them from invading the house
1. Make your own non-toxic flea killer
You can make a homemade flea terminator by mixing half a cup of baking soda with half a teaspoon of orange essential oil, then put them in a jar and start shaking it for additional mixing, then sprinkle the mixture on your pets and start rubbing it to kill the inhabiting fleas.
2. Amp up shampoo power
To prevent fleas from ever inhabiting your pet, mix half a cup of fresh lemon juice with two cups of water and half a cup of dog shampoo, then pour the solution in a spray can and spray your pet with it one time a week.
3. Keep fleas away from your yard with landscaping
Prevention is better than cure, that is why you should do whatever it takes to never have them coming into your house. Plant sage, catnip, mint, lemon balm, lemongrass, and basil everywhere in your garden and keep some pots near the house because the mentioned plants can actually keep fleas and other insects away from your house.
4. Make a homemade flea color
Make a DIY flea collar mixing 3 to 5 drops of lavender oil with 1 to 3 tablespoons of water, then apply a few drops of the mixture to a bandana, then wrap and tie it around your pet’s neck to keep it safe from any wondering fleas while it plays outside.
These 4 remedies are really great because they are effective and don’t pose any danger to any of your pets and family members including kids.
