Parasites feed off of blood of their host animal. A flea is a parasite and they infest dogs, cats, squirrels, and many other rodents, mammals and birds. When they hitch a ride on your pet they eventually end up in your home. Carpets and bedding are perfect habitats for these pests so learning how to get rid of fleas in carpet is a good idea.
The primary task is to rid your pet of these insects and their eggs and larva. Getting a good flea shampoo from the vet or using dawn liquid dish soap will accomplish this goal. If their living area is not treated at the same time they will become re-infested when they enter the area they normally live in. When a flea bites a pet it causes them to itch and they naturally scratch and chew at the bite location.
When they scratch and chew constantly it can cause many problems for them. Skin and coat problems are the most common but they can develop abrasions from the biting and chewing as well as manifesting allergic reactions to the flea bite itself. Another danger connected to this problem is tape worms. If your pet accidentally swallows a flea that has been infected by a tape worm it will attach itself to the stomach and feed off of the animal along with the fleas.
The best form of flea control is vacuuming the floors completely and often. When you have animals in the home it is suggested that you vacuum at least every other day and everyday if you develop a flea problem. Moving furniture is important when you clean the carpets because eggs and larva can hide deep in the pile under them.
Treating the carpets with salt, Borax detergent or diatomaceous earth is very effective. Placing one of these powders in the vacuum bag before you start guarantees to kill any flea you pick up. Make certain you remove the bag from your vacuum each time you use it and throw it away outside the house.
After treating the floors and carpets it is time to deal with other cloth items such as blankets and throw rugs. These should be washed in hot water with a strong detergent. They may have flea eggs and larva clinging to them that will hatch and evolve to adults. Treating the yards around the home is easily accomplished with products you can purchase at any hardware store.
The flea thrives best in highly humid, warm areas. Some people believe that you can kill them by removing the humidity from the air in the house. You can do that with dehumidifiers set up in rooms with carpet in them. The humidity must be kept below fifty percent for at least two days. You may require more than one machine to effectively use this procedure.
When you have the problem under control the best way to keep it that way is to continue to put borax or salt into the vacuum bag when you clean and as an extra measure use eucalyptus oil or apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle weekly on the carpet and pet bedding areas.
The primary task is to rid your pet of these insects and their eggs and larva. Getting a good flea shampoo from the vet or using dawn liquid dish soap will accomplish this goal. If their living area is not treated at the same time they will become re-infested when they enter the area they normally live in. When a flea bites a pet it causes them to itch and they naturally scratch and chew at the bite location.
When they scratch and chew constantly it can cause many problems for them. Skin and coat problems are the most common but they can develop abrasions from the biting and chewing as well as manifesting allergic reactions to the flea bite itself. Another danger connected to this problem is tape worms. If your pet accidentally swallows a flea that has been infected by a tape worm it will attach itself to the stomach and feed off of the animal along with the fleas.
The best form of flea control is vacuuming the floors completely and often. When you have animals in the home it is suggested that you vacuum at least every other day and everyday if you develop a flea problem. Moving furniture is important when you clean the carpets because eggs and larva can hide deep in the pile under them.
Treating the carpets with salt, Borax detergent or diatomaceous earth is very effective. Placing one of these powders in the vacuum bag before you start guarantees to kill any flea you pick up. Make certain you remove the bag from your vacuum each time you use it and throw it away outside the house.
After treating the floors and carpets it is time to deal with other cloth items such as blankets and throw rugs. These should be washed in hot water with a strong detergent. They may have flea eggs and larva clinging to them that will hatch and evolve to adults. Treating the yards around the home is easily accomplished with products you can purchase at any hardware store.
The flea thrives best in highly humid, warm areas. Some people believe that you can kill them by removing the humidity from the air in the house. You can do that with dehumidifiers set up in rooms with carpet in them. The humidity must be kept below fifty percent for at least two days. You may require more than one machine to effectively use this procedure.
When you have the problem under control the best way to keep it that way is to continue to put borax or salt into the vacuum bag when you clean and as an extra measure use eucalyptus oil or apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle weekly on the carpet and pet bedding areas.
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