Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Natural Flea Control Mechanisms At Home

By Coleen Torres


Fleas have become a nuisance not only to human being s but also to animals as well. They lead to irritation of human skin as well as animal fur. The threat posed by these insects is real. This has been compounded by the fact that most of the chemicals developed to kill these insects are harmful to pets such as cats and dogs. With time, their bodies develop resistance to chemicals developed to destroy them. To rid ourselves of these creatures not only at home but in the outside environment, there are various natural flea control methods that can be applied. These methods are harmless and generally effective.

These harmful creatures spend little time on our pets. Most of their time is spent in damp favourable places in or around the house where they breed and grow. These places include walls and cracks. One wonders how they come back so fast or have a resistance towards the chemicals well known to do away with them.However most of these chemicals are harmful to adult fleas. The eggs become unharmed, grow into larvae and consequently into an adult flea. The cycle is perpetuated leading to a large population.

First, one should ensure that the best possible levels of hygiene are maintained, both in the environment and also with your pet . A proper bath using soapy water will greatly make a difference as far as reducing infestation is concerned.Fleas are normally allergic to this kind of water.Brushing your pet helps remove these fleas completely from the animal.One should use a flea brush.When all this is done appropriately, the chances of your pet having these little creatures is significantly reduced. Proper hygiene will definitely keep fleas away.

A proper diet is also part of the natural steps taken to do away with the unwanted parasites. Fit pets have a strong immune system. This will aid to keep away fleas and hence reduce the negative effects they bring upon on the pets. Fascinatingly fleas do not find healthy and clean animals smelling good to them.

Grooming properly, healthy and balanced diet and frequent exercise given to animals are basic, cheap and easy means to help them keep flea free.

Traps could also be set to incarcerate and decrease the fleas in our homes. Soapy water placed where the living creatures are prone to be and adding a night light over the dish should do the work. These organisms get attracted to warm light so they will tend to get into the dish containing the soapy water. Being allergic to soapy water kills them

An effective way to get rid of event he die hard eggs as well as the adults is by vacuuming the house. When cleaning the vacuumed area, use salt. It acts as a desiccating agent by causing dehydration on the fleas and leading to their death. The vacuum bag ought to be emptied and its content burnt to ensure that these animals do not get a way back into the house.

An all natural product called the diatomaceous earth is very essential. It can be applied on the fur of the animals or sprinkled on the surfaces where the creatures are prone to be. The good thing about this product is that it is very harmful to the fleas but harmless to humans and the pets.




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