lurker ? - Flea Control

desertlady86 · September 2011

I found a couple of flea in our house about a month ago and then again today. We put advantx on the dogs but I don't feel comfortable using that with LO in the house and her touching the dogs.

So my question is - What natural/safe flea control do you use for your dogs?

stephanieandben · September 2011

We still advantix on the cats, but I use a mix of baking soda/salt on our carpets. Mix equal parts of BS and salt (start with 1 cup each). Use a colander to sprinkle it on carpets, couches, etc.Then use a broom to sweep it deeper into carpets. After a few days vacuum it up. It dries out the fleas and eggs. Good luck!

desertlady86 · September 2011

stephanieandben:
We still advantix on the cats, but I use a mix of baking soda/salt on our carpets. Mix equal parts of BS and salt (start with 1 cup each). Use a colander to sprinkle it on carpets, couches, etc.Then use a broom to sweep it deeper into carpets. After a few days vacuum it up. It dries out the fleas and eggs. Good luck!

So do you still let the baby play on the carpet with that stuff on it?

Soyager · September 2011

You can also use Borax--but not around the baby! (Sprinkle it, let it sit, vacuum it up, then it's baby-safe.) Daily Vacuuming is your friend. If that doesn't work, use diatomaceous earth (it's a clay that dries up the fleas).

stephanieandben · September 2011

I am not concerned for her safety to play on it, but I don't let her. She's in a phase of putting everything in her mouth and I know the salt/BS combo isn't a tasty one. I found this recipe by Googling "natural flee remedies."

desertlady86 · September 2011

stephanieandben:
I am not concerned for her safety to play on it, but I don't let her. She's in a phase of putting everything in her mouth and I know the salt/BS combo isn't a tasty one. I found this recipe by Googling "natural flee remedies."

Where do you put her for the few days you let it sit?

stephanieandben · September 2011

bumbo, high chair, etc. our house isn't all carpet - only the bedrooms. in the case of a home with more carpet I would do one room at a time, so there was always a room for her to be in. she can still sleep in a room if i am treating it.

desertlady86 · September 2011

stephanieandben:
bumbo, high chair, etc. our house isn't all carpet - only the bedrooms. in the case of a home with more carpet I would do one room at a time, so there was always a room for her to be in. she can still sleep in a room if i am treating it.

Ok, that makes more sense. Thank You for your input and help

Switzerland87 · September 2011

Soyager:
You can also use Borax--but not around the baby! (Sprinkle it, let it sit, vacuum it up, then it's baby-safe.) Daily Vacuuming is your friend. If that doesn't work, use diatomaceous earth (it's a clay that dries up the fleas).

I second this. It works quickly and keeps the fleas at bay for a long time (for me, usually 6-12 months).

Heather & Dave · September 2011

If you use diatomaceous earth be sure to wear a mask. It can be dangerous if inhaled.

MsOCT · September 2011

Talk to your vet- there is a new edible flea med that works amazingly, and is non- toxic. My vet said something that they were trying to get certified organic. I think it's called spinosad.

desertlady86 · September 2011

MsOCT:
Talk to your vet- there is a new edible flea med that works amazingly, and is non- toxic. My vet said something that they were trying to get certified organic. I think it's called spinosad.

That would be awesome! Thanks!

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