December 20, 2007

Killing Dog Fleas, Finding Home Remedies, Part Two

Well, today I decided to post this whole piece instead of doing it in pieces. I hope you find it useful information.

In Part One of “Killing Dog Fleas, Finding Home Remedies”, we discussed how to kill fleas on a dog using a very unique flea trap, food additives, and a spray made from one of the food additives. In Part Two, we are going to get a little bolder by uncovering even simpler and more potent methods of eliminating your flea problem on your pet and in your home.

1. Set Up Flea Trap.

But, wait, didn't we just do that in Part One? (Yes we did, and if you thought the first flea trap was super easy to do, then you will really love this one.)

I am sure you already know about the traditional mouse trap from watching cartoons where someone gets their finger caught or some other part of their body (you know, the ones that snap shut when the cheese is pulled from a small platform on the trap?) However, have you ever seen the new glue traps? When you place bait in the middle of the glue trap, the mice are drawn to it and they get stuck to the trap.

So, how does that relate to killing dog fleas? Well, you can also use these same glue traps to catch fleas. So how do you like them apples?

Now, that does not mean you have to stick Fido in the center of the glue trap to act as bait. That would be silly. Really, all you need to do is make sure the glue trap is white. You see, fleas are attracted to the color white. Therefore they should be drawn to the trap the same as moths to a flame. Just put the trap in a flea-infested area and sit back and watch as it slowly collects hundreds of tiny black specks.

2. Give them A Bath, But Not Just Any Bath, a Flea Bath.

Yes, I know, “home remedies” generally means you don't need to run out and spend money on products for creating an arsenal for chemical warfare against them bloodsucking critters. Don't sweat it, you still don't need to. All you really need is to give your dog a flea bath is some water, uhhh, well and of all things, some dish soap to get rid of them dog fleas. "Dawn Dish washing Liquid" has been recommended. (By the way, I am not getting paid by them, just repeating what others have stated.) That's it.

As you may have deduced from reading Part One, fleas don't take kindly to being washed in soapy dish soap water. Not only will this do a thorough job of killing dog fleas through suffocation, it should also keep flea eggs from sticking to your dog.

Keep your dog in the water for a few minutes to drown the fleas in the suds , also don't forget to rinse well. You can then Use a flea comb (which is itself a natural remedy for dog fleas) after each bath to deal with the those little buggers that were too stubborn to let go.

3. Season them with Salt. (no, you are not going to eat them.)

This is a really big surprise when it comes to a potent natural remedy for dog fleas. It can be found in nearly every kitchen table or cupboard. What is it? Salt! If you are beginning to notice an infestation of fleas all over your house, then it is time you (and the rest of those that are residents of flea city) could surely benefit from a good dose of salt.

Don't try swallowing mouthfuls of salt though, it will do nothing to ease your problems, and might not be too tasty either. What you will do is to sprinkle the salt all over your house. especially on the carpets and in areas you suspect are hot-spots for fleas. Leave no ground unsalted, in your house that is.

This natural remedy for dog fleas is not only far cheaper alternative to chemical weapons, it surprisingly also works faster than many of them. Believe it or not, some who have used this method have reported seeing results in as little time as a couple of hours.

Before I conclude here, I want to add something else. A curious question has shown it self lately that really puzzles me. The question being asked is, "In looking for a treatment for fleas on my dog, will bleach kill fleas on my dog?" My friends, bleach? Imagine what it does to your skin if you leave on too long. Please, don't put it on your dog. Instead, use a natural remedy for dog fleas as mentioned in this post.

Well, that concludes this installment of the “Killing Dog Fleas, Finding Home Remedies” series. With this knowledge under your belt, you now know how to kill fleas on a dog. My suggestion to you is to get moving before the flea problem turns into a flea nightmare. I wish you great success in your battle for freedom from fleas.

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