Fleas

In order to kill the fleas in a room do you use both Dawn and apple cider vinegar in a dish and put it under a light, or is it just Dawn in the dish with water?

Doesn't putting Dawn in your carpet cleaner to help get rid of fleas make the carpet very "soapy" and sticky? Do you have to re-clean the carpet to rinse it?

How do I get rid of fleas out in a sandy yard? We live out in the country and our yard has no dirt, nothing but sand. I have tried using soap mixed with water. Also have used

How do I kill fleas with household products besides vinegar, lemon, Dawn, and boric acid, etc.? Please help. I am a single mom in need of a cheap solution!

First, I do not have any pets, but for some reason I have an embarrassing problem in that fleas are attracted to me! I asked my PCP doc and she said it's probably the meds

Has anyone heard of giving brewers yeast to their dogs to prevent fleas? My mother in law swears by it for her cats, but not sure if it is the same for dogs.

I was told some time ago that there is a solution that can be mixed to spray outside in the yard for bugs, including mosquitoes and fleas which includes Coke. I have moved

Has anyone heard of using DE this way? I like the idea of using salt also. I do not think boric acid can really be called safe. I think the cat could get really

I took the advise posted about washing my kitten in Dawn for fleas and I believe it worked because she stopped scratching. And I sprayed my carpet with apple cider vinegar not white.

I got a kitten Sunday night and noticed fleas on Monday. I put Biospot on her on Tuesday. I noticed more fleas so I gave her a bath 2x with Dawn soap and sprayed Raid and vacuumed

My boyfriend and I just moved into a 2 bedroom apartment, because we are expecting a baby in 2 months. We have no pets, but the people who lived here before must have because

I recently started to get bit. I didn't know if it was fleas or bed bugs because it was only in one room of the house until they started to spread. I have no pets so I

I have two cats. One cat is 2 years old and the other is 4 years old. How much Dawn should I use and how much water?

Please help me. My dogs have never had fleas before. I think since the Houston drought and heat last year and heat and rain this year, the fleas are terrible. My whole

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I have a 4-5 month old red squirrel who was paralyzed in his hind quarters. He has no use of one leg and has only regained slight use of his other. He also has no use of

My dog has sores from biting at fleas. Will the lemon remedy burn if I put it on her?

Is there a strength or milligram per pound of weight for kittens and cats? How many times per day do I administer brewers yeast tablets and garlic tablets?

I read the post about the mosquito trap and wonder if something like that would work for fleas. My sister has an infestation of fleas that she cannot get rid of.

For the past few days I have been sitting on my couch picking fleas off my puppy putting them in a cup of water then washing them down the drain. I can't use any of

A few ago days my son woke up with a lot of bites. Then I saw little black fleas jumping. What can I do? I got rid of my pet already. Please help.

Looking for a safe way to rid our trailer of fleas that won't be harmful to us or our little dog? Thank you in advance for any and all helpful hints.

I can't get rid of the fleas. Every time I think they are gone, they come back. Please offer solutions. Thanks so much!

I have a Jack Russel/Chi, he is allergic to fleas. If one gets on him he scratches himself until he is bald and sore, I have tried everything except taking him to the vet, which

We have fleas in our bedroom from cats. I let the mama cat in to have her babies, and oh boy was I ever wrong. We are infested with fleas in the carpet. I don't know what to

I have fleas in the gravel between my paving. How can I get rid of them?

I have a small breed Poodle/Maltese mix about 18 pounds. Can I use K9 Advantix II every 4 weeks, as she seem to get fleas in about this time frame?

Does anyone have a tried-true method of getting rid of fleas and keeping them off my dog?

I have a 7 week old Poodle/Chihuahua puppy named Liberace and he has fleas. I used hamster flea spray since I have hamster. It's not working! I give him a bath every

How do I get rid of fleas in my hair?

Does garlic or variation like powder work on cats? I have a boy who sprays so is out most of the time and is allergic to fleas and Frontline, etc. Midnight looses most

I really need to get rid of fleas on my cat. I am wondering if baking soda will help in the carpet and maybe on the cat.

I was wondering what is a great idea to control fleas on a small dog (9lb)? I have never had an issue until this year; he gets 1 to 3 on him a week. I bathe him

What do fleas look like? How do I get rid of them?

How much and how often do I give raw garlic to my 60-70 pound dog?

Should the salt be made into a powder before putting it on the carpet?

I was gone for two weeks and I came back to my house and my dog covered in fleas. I need to know a cheap way of getting rid of them asap. My niece is here everyday and

I have been invaded with fleas and I am at my wits end with them. My two house cats managed to be completely infested as well after being treated with Frontline

I just completely flea treated my house, only to find that my yard has fleas. Does anybody know of any household products I could use to get rid of them as money is tight.

I have fleas in my home in the carpets. This makes me crazy, I don't want use chemicals, I have 2 babies and I have asthma. What could I do?

What is the amount of the mixture of Dawn and water?

What do you do with your pets when using the borax? I have three cats with fleas.

How do I use the Zodiac flea bomb? I have two dogs and one cat. I use Advantix on my dogs, but my cat is allergic to every type of topical flea products. Will the Zodiac work,

I have a question for your readers. Our dog has gotten a few fleas lately. We have treated the carpets and also the dog. Can fleas be passed onto humans in their hair as this

What can I put on my furniture to rid it of fleas? They are driving me nuts; I have used borax and diatomaceous earth. I need to use all natural because both

My cat has had fleas for ages and I have spent a fortune on treatment for my cat and surroundings. I am getting fed up of it now. I don't know quite what to do. I

What is the best way to get rid of fleas?

We have a horrible flea problem throughout our house and I have a 1 year old. I don't want to use chemicals and thought about using borax. After I apply it does anyone know

My kittens are 13 weeks old and were spayed 12 days ago. When we brought them home from the shelter, we discovered they were infested with fleas. Are we able to give them a

I have heard of using Dawn blue dish detergent for fleas. What do I do, and does it work fast for relief? My Chihuahua was given Capstar yesterday, and it made him worse.

If I boil up some garlic cloves in water and spray the residue on my dog, do you think it would get rid of fleas?

While on vacation our house became infested with fleas. We don't have any animals that live at our house. What is the best method to getting rid of them? I am kind of scared

I have a dog and fleas live on him. Can fleas live in a person's hair? If so how do you get rid of them?

How can my hairy husband keep fleas off of his ankles?

We are about to start a job remodeling a house for a man that has carpeting thru out his house and it is infested with fleas. I read on this site that borax and diatomaceo

Can you use Chinaberry leaves in your house for fleas with a house cat? Will it kill the cat to eat them?

Can you use rock salt to sprinkle on your carpet to get rid of fleas instead of iodized salt?

What can I do myself to kill fleas or mites in my apartment?

What the best way to kill fleas on my mattress?

Can fleas ride on your clothes and is there such a thing as a white dust flea? (a little flea that feels burning, but it flows away like dust. It is white and we don't see it, but

I have 3 cats, one of which is a kitten, and my house is infested with fleas horribly. How can I get rid of these annoying things and get my babies flea free? Please help.

Fleas and more fleas. How do I get them out of our furniture? Help!Thank you.

With cooler weather the spiders and fleas (from my cats) are coming into the house. I vacuum at least every 2 days, but need something else to discourage these insects. Any

I have a dog and now I have fleas in my backyard. Can I use bleach in my yard to get rid of the fleas?

What are some tips to get rid of fleas and keep them gone? I believe they are sand fleas. They are all over the place.

Are pets the only way fleas can enter your house or is there another way?

What can I use to get rid of fleas with home remedies? I need something that will not harm my children. I have a 6 month old and a 1 1/2 year old. What should I use?

I have fleas in my nose! What do I wash my face with? Or do to my nostrils? I have washed my hair with Dawn and also with dog shampoo?

How do I launder bedding to get rid of fleas? I've tried Borax with my regular detergent, spraying mattress?

Will baking soda kill fleas in my carpet?

How do I get fleas out of human hair?

I was sitting down on my couch the other day when a small bug that resembled a flea jumped on me. I caught it right away and killed it. I live on a farm and there are lots

How do I keep fleas away? Can I eat something that will keep them off me?

Can fleas come from indoor plants or can they live in them?

We have a terrible flea problem, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and my 7 month old daughter. I have read something on using citrus oils to repel fleas. Is it possible to add some to a bucket

We recently gave our kitten away, but with her leaving, we are left with fleas. I seem to be the only person between my daughter and husband that is getting bitten. What

How do you stop fleas? We have called out pest control service and still have the problem.

What can I spray to kill fleas around my dog house and yard?

I have heard that you can add apple cider vinegar to your pet's water to help with fleas, is this true?

How long can fleas live without a host?

How do you get rid of fleas in your house?