This article will serve as your guide on how to practice safety and caution in operating a flea bomb:

1. Purchase flea bomb of a well-known brand from a reputable store. These stores usually hire merchandisers who can give you tips on how to properly use products that are on display. They also follow a return and exchange policy just in case the flea flogger your purchased failed to work correctly. Famous brands are known to pull out their products from shelves if they are near expiry. Plus, they have a support line you can call in case you have product-related inquiries.

2. Check to see if the flea bomb contains IRG as an active ingredient. It’s the IRG that kills fleas before they could reach reproductive age.

3. It is always advised to purchase enough flea bombs to cover the entire house. This is to make sure that all infected rooms are wiped out of fleas.

4. The smoke coming from the bomb is sure to reach every nook and cranny in the room so be sure to cover all cooking and eating utensils to keep them from harmful effects of the insecticide. Fleas are known to hide in carpets or sofas so make sure that they are fully exposed to the bomb.

5. Target all things that were or are still used by your pets which include their food bowls, litter tray, beddings, and their cages.

6. Read the manual carefully before setting off the fogger. Close all doors and windows in the room or house before you get out of the room. Let the insecticide do its job in the closed room for an hour or two according to the instructions.

7. After the recommended time, go back to the room and open all doors and windows and turn on the airconditioning to remove the smell coming from the bomb. Leave the room again for an hour.

8. The manual is sure to have instructions on how to dispose of the product safely. Read them carefully. It is also imperative that you wash exposed linens and carpets as well as wipe clean all uncovered surfaces.

To make sure that all fleas have been removed and that to prevent them from infecting your pets and house again, you can do a follow-up treatment using a topical spray or flea powder.

If you have pets at home, you may want to check for flea infestation. This article aims to give you a few useful ideas on how to determind if you have a flea problem, which rooms in the house are infested, the frequent hiding places of these fleas, and finally the different methods you can use to completely get rid of them. It is important to know where the fleas are hiding and reproducing. The flea control method you choose won’t be much help if you don’t know where the target area is.

Fortunately, finding out where fleas are invading is fairly easy. The first place you have to look is the area where your pet frequently sleeps or plays. You definitely have flea infestation when you see practically everywhere in the house. To confirm the presence of these unwanted guests, use a fine tooth comb to groom your beloved pet. You will either catch some of the culprits themselves or their excrement, which are like little black speckles. If combing your pet’s fur will not show these signs, do a minor investigation and sit on the floor and read a book for just about 30 minutes. For sure, your pesky little friends will show themselves – tiny specks against the white background of the book’s pages. You can even hear clicking noises as they playfully jump on the pages. By then, you will be 100% sure that you have flea infestation.

As soon as you confirm their presence, find out where they are staying in particular. The most obvious places to look would be the part of the house where your dog sleeps. There you will find all kinds – from flea eggs to adult fleas. Your carpet is also a good breeding ground with the fibers providing a home for their eggs. Flea infestation can also take place in your yard. In fact, the whole infestation most likely started from this area. Finding fleas in your front or back yard can be difficult, but it’s pretty safe to say that if you have fleas inside the house, you surely have them in your yard. Flea infestation can be stopped and prevented from happening again if you use effective flea control products such as Frontline or Advantage. Just remember to keep your pets inside the house once you have the infestation under control. Otherwise all your efforts will be futile as your pet can bring them back to the house after an afternoon of fun in the yard.

Getting rid of fleas in your yard is an important step to keep the fleas from invading your house. You can significantly decrease the chance of a flea infestation by taking the appropriate steps:

Kill Fleas By using Insecticide

Fleas live in the grass and the dirt outside of your house. The best way to get rid of the fleas is to spray an insecticide over your yard. However, you must be careful of which one you choose because some chemicals can be harmful to your pets.  Just make sure you read all of the warning labels so you can keep your pet safe.

Getting Rid of Fleas Using Natural Remedies

If you prefer a more natural to removing fleas from your lawn, there are options available to you. Diatomaceous earth is a microscopic plant that forms into a sharp shape when they are dried. When spreading the diatomaceous earth over the fleas, it will coat the fleas and cut them when it dries up. This will also dehydrate and kill them. However, there are down side to this product because it can possibly cause breathing problems for animals.

You can also use Borax over your lawn or in your house. If used inside your home, let it site for 2-3 days then vacuum it up.

Another good idea is to eucalyptus leaves. Fleas hate the smell of this leaf and they generally like to stay away from it.

The main problem with using natural remedies is sometimes the flea problem is so bad that a chemical is needed to kill the fleas. You will have to judge for yourself how bad the fleas are. Always make sure that you keep your pet safe when using a chemical based flea killer. Be sure to read the warning and hazard labels.

Block Fleas from Entering the Yard

It is a good idea to lay cedar chips along the fence line of your yard. This will prevent fleas from your neighbor’s yard from entering your yard.

Getting rid of fleas off of your dog can be quite nuisance. However, there are steps you can take to get rid of these annoying pests. Whether you use a product like frontline, or go the natural way, you can be successful.

Get Rid of Fleas by Cleaning the House!

Try to vacuum all carpets and furniture at the least, a couple of times per week. This is a good precaution to take even if you haven’t spotted a flea.  By vacuuming more frequently, you are removing the larvae, eggs, and adult fleas.

Especially keep a close eye on areas where your dog frequents. If your dog has special spots he or she likes to lay, spend a little more time vacuuming and disinfecting the area.

Also, be sure to empty and get rid of the vacuum bag after each session. This will prevent fleas from escaping and spreading more.

Don’t forget about the rugs and mats lying around. Make sure you wash these in hot water and dry thoroughly to prevent creating a humid breeding ground for the fleas.

Natural Treatment – Apply Salt to the Carpet

Many people have been able to get rid of fleas on dogs by applying salt to the carpet. Fleas hate salt and can’t survive with it. If you use this method, be sure to border off all of the entrances to the rooms so they can’t escape! Pay special attention to common areas that your dog likes.

Frontline Treatment

I recommend trying natural flea treatment first. It’s always better to go the natural route to ensure that your pet isn’t harmed by adverse reactions to chemicals. Frontline treatment is available and many people have success with it getting rid of fleas of their dogs or pets. Results may vary depending on your pet. Some people have great success with frontline, others don’t have as much success. We will be covering more about frontline later.

Important note:

Be sure that you treat the house and your dog simultaneously. If you treat one without the other, you will likely not see much progress because the fleas will just lay more eggs and keep reproducing.