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Dust your pet's bedding and kennel with a flea-control product. In homes that are experiencing a flea population explosion, carpets and any area outdoors where pets spend time will have to be treated.
Vacuum and steam clean your carpets and furniture on a regular basis. Fleas lay their eggs in and on these surfaces, which provide a continuous supply of young fleas to infest your pets.
Use salt as a natural alternative to commercial flea-control products. Sprinkle highly refined household salt or sea salt evenly over your carpet. Brush the salt in and leave it for up to 48 hours before removing it with a vacuum cleaner.
Mix boric acid with the table salt for serious infestations. Although boric acid is normally non-toxic, long-term exposure may cause some health conditions in sensitive humans and pets. This treatment should therefore only be used infrequently.
Use diatomaceous earth as an alternative to salt, but wear gloves and a face mask when you apply it. Diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled onto carpets and can be spread around outdoors. This natural product kills fleas by drying them out.
Wash your pet with a natural pet shampoo that contains flea-repellent herbs. Add eucalyptus oil to the bath to enhance the effect of the herbal shampoo and bath your dog at least every forth night in the event of a heavy flea infestation.
Wash your dog with neem oil, which can be purchased at a health food store.
Comb your pet with a flea comb and dispose of the fleas into the toilet or container of boiling water.