How can I get rid of fleas in my house?

Spray all carpets, rugs, floors and places your pet sleeps with a aerosol, flea bomb or fogger that kills flea eggs, larvae and emerging adult fleas. Check the label of sprays for active ingredients. Use one that contains IGR. Make sure you get into every nook and cranny and pay special attention around skirting boards and under rugs and furniture.

A pressure sprayer can be used

It is difficult to suggest flea control products worldwide as insecticide laws vary from country to country. Below are a few suggestions of products that contain IGR.

Precor 2000 Plus (US & Canada)

Hartz 4 in 1 Flea Fogger (US & Canada)

IG Regulator (US & Canada)

Buy online or on ebay or check your pet store for availability.

Mortein Flea Bomb (Australia) Can be bought in most supermarkets.

What is IGR?

IGR is short for Insect Growth Regulator. IGR is Birth Control for Fleas. This protein works on the developing flea eggs and larvae and stops fleas from developing to maturity so they cannot lay eggs.

Flea bombs and flea foggers containing IGR are very effective at killing fleas but the insecticide does not always reach under beds, furniture and rugs. Flea bombs and foggers are designed to be let off in the middle of a room. Be sure to move what furniture you can so as to enable the spray to penetrate carpets and flooring beneath.

Precor 2000 Plus is a hand held flea fogger. It has both a knockdown agent and a long lasting insect growth regulator. The fog can be directed under furniture and appliances.

Follow the instructions that come with the flea spray, flea bomb or fogger and remember to remove all fish, reptiles and other living creatures from the room.

After spraying the insecticide try not to vacuum for about a week if possible as the IGR component will have a residual effect.

Read This - Very Important

It is important to note that while the fleas are in the pupae stage (in their cocoons) they are not affected by insecticides. The cocoons are watertight and protect the developing flea. This is why you may think you have killed all the fleas and larvae in your home but two weeks later a new flea infestation can occur.

Don't Forget about your Yard and Garden

Do fleas live in the yard?

Yes, you must also tackle your yard and garden. There is no need to purchase special yard spray as you can use the same spray that you sprayed your house with. Spray around where the pet sleeps, in crevices, gravel and sandy areas. If you live in a high set house you will need to spray under the house. Spray patios, verandahs, kennels and nooks and crannies. The majority of the yard which is in sunlight should be OK as the larvae tend to avoid bright places.

You can also let off flea bombs or flea foggers under your house on a windless day.

Next wash all of your pets bedding and soft toys. Shake them well and hang them in the sunlight to dry

Home Remedy to kill fleas?

You may not like using insecticides and chemicals around your house but a home remedy to kill fleas will not work. You will have to use an insecticide and more importantly you should use an insecticide containing IGR. Once you have broken the flea life cycle you will not have to spray on a regular basis. Once the fleas have gone you can put the insecticides away for ever.

STEP 3 - Treat your pets

How do I get rid of fleas on my cat or dog? Which flea products do I use on my pet?

The older generation of flea control products (Flea powders, flea collars and dips) are now completely obsolete. The latest treatments are top-spots, which are much safer for both pets and humans. These are applied to the skin, usually between the shoulder blades and the chemicals disperse through the skin’s oils. Some of the top spot products available are Advantage, Frontline and Revolution.

You may think that top spot treatments are expensive but I have found it false economy to use anything else. Most of the top spot products advise that you use them monthly but I have found that once you have broken the flea cycle in your home you will be able to use them less often. I rarely have the need to use them more than once or twice a year. Of course keep in mind that a visiting pet or a neighbour's cat in your yard can start the cycle all over again.

How can fleas harm my cat or dog?

Fleas feed on your pet's blood and make your cat uncomfortable A heavy infestation can cause it to become anaemic and unwell. Flea infestations have been known to kill kittens. Some individual animals are allergic to flea saliva and this causes the pet abject misery with constant scratching and self mutilation. The most common allergy dermatitis in cats and dogs is a flea allergy. Fleas also spread tapeworm from one animal to another.

I would advise that you have a chat to your vet or vet nurse about which flea product is most suitable for your pet.

Two weeks later and the fleas are back!!!

Expect to see a few new fl

Precor Flea

I just had to deal with this - I have 2 outdoor/ indoor dogs that picked them up from a friend's house. Firstly, I would not use Advantage - that's what I was using but I found out that it only kills adult fleas. Frontline Plus is better because it also kills eggs. Make sure that you don't bath them 3 days before and after giving them the topical treatment - the medication is distributed through the oils in the skin and when you bathe them, it strips the oils. The best way to get rid of fleas in your home is to keep it as clean as possible. Wash pet bedding in warm soapy water. Also vacuum carpet, couches, etc. every day. Vacuuming is your best friend, as it gets rid of the eggs and larvae. (10% of the fleas are on your pets, the other 90% are in your house.)

Insect Growth Regulator For Fleas

Buy flea foggers (not bombs) Follow the directions on the box, and fumigate your house. This will kill any live fleas, then in 2 weeks you need to do it again because the eggs will hatch by then and you'll want to kill the babies before they are big enough to breed.

You wash all your bedding,your pets too. And any throw rugs. and vacuum the furniture. Make sure you treat your pet with a good monthly treatment or bathe them regularly with a flea shampoo. I shake some Sevin #5 dust on my carpets too, I leave it down over night then vacuum it up. Keep any small children off the carpet till you vacuum. Always empty the vacuum when your done in the dumpster or a separate bag you tie up immediately, not in your garbage can as they can crawl/ jump out and reinfect the house.

EDIT : Yes, you will have to leave the house for at least 4 hours and prep for the fogging. Read the instructions on the box. Better to go through the hassle, than have the fleas.

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You are going to have to bomb the house since nothing else worked-sorry :-) Fleas hide in carpets and furniture so make sure that you get them cleaned by a pro with steam and shampoo the cats again-especially the one who is an outdoor cat according to the directions-contact the vet to determine which is the best for persistent fleas.

If it's that serious you need to also think about ridding your yard of fleas because that is where they start at. Treat your pet to prevent them from bringing fleas into the house, then treat the yard, then the house. Products are available at PetSmart that might help. Do your homework.

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How can I get rid of fleas in my house?

I have a SERIOUS flea problem, and it's freaking me out. I've tried the powder detergent on the carpet, then vacuum trick.. I've tried the lamp on water bowl trick, and I've washed my carpets like five times already.. and I still have fleas.. a lot of them... they bite me all day...

A professional exterminator may be needed. It may seem a little pricey, but if it gets rid of the fleas it's better than many halfway measures.

Go to Wallmart and buy some smoke bombs for all types of rodents. Pop them out in your house in a couple areas. Get a couple large bags of 7 dust from Home Depot or Wallmart for your yard. Spread that 7 dust all over your yard until your whole yard turns white. TIP: Put 7 dust out early in morning. Then set off bombs in house. Then leave for the day (taking the dog(s) cat(s) to the VET to have them dipped). Returning home in evening, turn on sprinklers in yard, open windows in house to air out.

Flees come from pets and people. Your neighbor could have dogs with fleas in thier yard which spread to your yard, then they get in house.

You have to kill them outside as well as inside and keep some good flea and tick protection on your pets.