What is the best way to get rid of flees?

Question

My dogs have gotten flees really badly this summer and they have infested my house. What is the best organic or inorganic way to get rid of these little pest. The dogs used to stay in our "mud room" on the back of the house, and ever since I cleaned the room and kicked the dogs out (it was only for those cold winter days), we have flees everywhere. We have a carpeted house and it seems to be a breeding ground. My husband is allergic! Help me out if you can!! You can also e-mail me at [e-mail]

THANK YOU!!

Answer 1

Vacuum often!  Fleas spend the majority of their lives off the pet.    The more you vaccum, the more of the bugs you pull out of the carpets.   You can also treat your carpets with flea dust, but I personally try not to do it (it's a poison).

Treat the pets at least once a month.  Talk to your vet about the top-spot type medicines.

Answer 2

Go to your pet store buy a flea bomber ( you may need one for each room if you have a house) and some flea spray. Give your dog a flea bath with a flea killing shampoo but don't let the dog around the fleas until you fumigate the whole house, the fleas will hop right back on.

Follow the instructions on the flea bomber and set one off in each room. The bombers take a few hours to finish and a few more hours for you to air out the house so that you and your family, plus dog, don't inhale the fumes since it is toxic. It is recommended to open any kind closed areas to let the bomber reach any hiding place for fleas (which means washing anything you eat from, the fridge is pretty safe so you shouldn't need to open it) . Although I have noticed that fleas tend to stay on furniture and the floor.  

Flea eggs can lay dormant for months before hatching and if you don't get them all then it's possible that they'll hatch when the dog is near them. Use the spray to completely get beds and furniture. I sprayed the floor first because fleas were attaching themselves to me as I tried to leave the house. Wash all your clothes if you want to make sure no fleas are hiding in them.

It's a complete pain in the butt but the more steps you skip the more likely you will have a repeat flea performance.

Answer 3

USE ADVANTAGE! YOU APPLY IT TO THE BACK OF THE DOGS NECK AND IT'S ABORTED INTO THE SKIN. IT WILL KILL THE FLEA'S. ALL THE FLEA'S IN THE HOUSE WILL LAND ON THE DOG AND SOON TO DIE!!! YOU CAN ORDER IT ONLINE!