Help! I have a major indoor flea infestation...?

Question

I've tried several products already but I need more ideas. I'm willing to try just about anything.

Answer 1

Your veterinarian should be able to help. He can give you a product like Frontline Plus that sterilizes fleas and inhibits the growth cycle. The stuff is expensive, so use it on your pets only. Then vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. If you can afford it, spray the Frontline on the carpet, upholstery, under furniture. Wash all pet bedding in very hot water. Wash all the clothes, bed linens, etc.. in the hottest water possible. Basically, treat the house as though you were trying to eliminate head lice. Spray everything and vacuum everything and wash everything. Don't overlook things like padded chair cushions. I know my cats like to lay on them. Then, treat your yard. I recommend Sevin Dust. Follow the label instructions to a T. You will not get rid of the problem overnight, so don't expect this to be a quick and easy process. You may have to repeat all of the above several times to achieve a flea-free home.

Answer 2

Find the source of the fleas and treat that first.

For all fabric and carpeting, use borax soap and sprinkle it around!

Answer 3

You know what worked for my cats and my rugs?  Avon Skin So Soft bath oil!  It's crazy, but of all the supposed "flea killers" out there, that's the last thing I tried and the one thing that actually worked.  Put it into a spray bottle and then spray THE ENTIRE carpet with it.  Then vacuum the next day, and every day for a week.  Then repeat the process for a month.  The only downside to this is that the rugs will get kinda oily, so after the month is up you'll have to get the rug doctor thingy and shampoo all the rugs.  It's worth it not to have those lousy little fleas around, though.  Good luck and God bless

Answer 4

I feel the most effective solution I would recommend (if you don't want this to be a problem that never seems to end) is getting a pest control company to come in and treat your whole house. If you can afford about $100 - they can spot treat the areas you are talking about and you should be good to go. I had this happen to me and I had fleas everywhere and seriously it was terrible. If you cannot afford the $100 then flea bombs work pretty well I have found (make sure your pilot lights are off though before bombing).  Whatever you choose to do make sure you also apply Advantage or Frontline on all your indoor and outdoor pets.

Answer 5

I have used (Raid for fleas) comes in a blue spray can and works great!! It is made to spray onto the floors and furniture, after a couple hours vacuum then treat your carpet with 20 Mule Team Borax, sprinkle and let stand for 24 hours

Answer 6

http://www.jefferspet.com/ssc/ is a website I used a lot when ordering for my dad's vet clinic retail section.  I'm not sure if they'll have exactly what your'e looking for but I do know the Adams lawn and pet sprays work fairly well, as do the foggers.  Dairy mist II is another good product for killing insects indoors, It can actually be used in auto mist devices also.