How To Get Rid Of Fleas In The House | Chewtorials
If you’re dealing with a flea infestation, you want those bugs gone. Now. Follow these tips from vets and pest control experts to get rid of fleas in your house.
We talked to pest control experts for their tips on the best ways to get rid of fleas in your home and on your pets. You’ll be saying goodbye to those tiny, yet formidable, bugs before you know it.
How To Get Rid of Fleas on Your Pet
OK, so you’ve noticed your dog, cat or other furry friend is scratching like crazy. They might be bleeding or even have sad bald spots throughout their fur. They look super uncomfortable, and you feel awful.
Your first stop? The veterinarian. They’re the expert on safe and reliable flea preventatives (which range from chewable treatments to a flea collar to topical solutions), which also work magic on pets already dealing with fleas. The vet will also know how to treat the fleas based on the type and size of your pet.
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Other flea-removal measures (in addition to medication) may include:
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How To Get Rid of Fleas in Bedding
Whether your pests are just eggs or are adult fleas, be sure to wash any bedding in your home in soapy water and dry it on the highest heater setting in your dryer. This doesn’t require any additional products, since fleas do not do well in high heat—specifically, they’ll die when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit. And don’t overlook any throw blankets or stuffed pet toys—they’ll also need a good washing and drying.
Does your pet sleep on your bed? In that case, you’ll need to vacuum your mattress and under your bed, too.
How To Get Rid of Fleas in Carpet
This is when you need to break out the vacuum. For a mild flea issue, all you’ll need is the vacuum. But if they’re everywhere, you’ll need to include a flea spray or other insecticide in your process. Read the label and follow the instructions. Once the product has dried, vacuum it up. You should also vacuum daily for two weeks afterward to make sure you’re fully covered.
Don’t stop at vacuuming only your carpet’s surface. Vacuum along baseboards. Get under those area rugs. Head to any plush areas where your pet spends time: the couch, underneath the couch, or even the windowsill.
Do you ever vacuum and forget to empty it? If you’re dealing with fleas, it’s imperative to empty that canister, because vacuuming doesn’t necessarily kill them. Dump it into a trash container that’s outside your home. Otherwise, the fleas, including their eggs, can easily take up residence inside your vacuum canister, and you’ll still have a problem.
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If the vacuum simply isn’t getting the job done, it might be time to bring in a pest management professional.
How To Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard
Here’s the thing. Since your yard is part of the great outdoors, it will never totally be free of fleas. But if you suspect there’s a serious infestation in your backyard, there are steps you can take.
You can buy yard treatments to tackle the problem yourself, but be warned: The outdoors is a particularly challenging place to treat for fleas. It may be more efficient to hire a pest management pro to service your yard. This will likely entail two treatments that are 14 days apart.
How To Get Rid of Fleas on Furniture
Furniture with upholstery is another common hideout for fleas, especially if your pet cozies up on the couch or curls up in a favorite chair. This is another job for your vacuum. Hoover your upholstery daily, and make sure to get in those cracks and crevices. And don’t forget: Empty the canister into the trash outside your home after every cleaning.
How To Get Rid of Fleas on Hard Surfaces
It’s true: Those darn fleas can live on hard surfaces, too. Make a list of all the hard surfaces found throughout your home, including areas near the pet food bowl, windowsills, benches or cat towers. These spots will require frequent vacuuming, daily if possible, to eliminate an infestation. For flea prevention, be sure to vacuum these hard surfaces once a week. And don’t forget—empty that vacuum canister!
While all of this information may seem daunting, it will be worth it to carefully go through each step of the flea-removal process—after all, you love your canine and feline friends, and you’d like your family to be itch-free, too, right? Looking for more tips on tackling fleas? Check out our complete flea and tick guide: https://be.chewy.com/the-complete-gui...
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