Do Flea Treatments Really Work?

One of the most popular home remedies to control fleas is baking soda. This natural pesticide works very effectively to kill fleas and other pests in your home. To use it, simply sprinkle some on the affected areas. The baking soda will work to suffocate fleas and other pests deep within the fibers. You can then vacuum the area to remove the baking soda powder. When done, discard the vacuum cleaner bags outside.

It’s important to treat both the pet and home. The home treatment should start at the same time as the treatment for your pet. A professional commercial pest control applicator can help you determine which products to use indoors and outdoors. For outdoor treatment, focus on shady areas where your pets spend the most time.

After fleas are attached to a pet, they will begin feeding on blood. Eight hours after they attach, they mate and lay eggs. Female fleas lay about 40 to 50 eggs a day and can lay as many as 2000 eggs in their lifetime. If you don’t treat your pets and keep them indoors, you’ll be left with a large infestation of fleas.

Using flea and tick collars can also be helpful. The collars will kill lingering bugs. They contain the active ingredient deltamethrin, which is considered a safe insecticide. Pyrethrin is derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers.