Fighting fleas in your garden, home, and on your pet can be a real hassle. Fortunately, there are some easy things you can do to make your flea control measures long-lasting.

Put a flea collar on your vacuum cleaner bag

After you’ve spent a good amount of time using flea powders on your carpet, you probably want those results to last. So put a flea collar on your vacuum cleaner bag and fleas that are still alive when you suck them won’t be for long afterward.

Feed your dog treats

I think I just saw your dog’s ears perk up! Yes, there are certain dog biscuits, which you can make yourself, that contain ingredients that are known to deter fleas.

Bathe your dog weekly with Dawn

I spoke to a volunteer at the local animal shelter recently. When animals come in from the street with a flea infestation, they use common Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid to kill the fleas. If it’s effective for stray dogs, it will work wonders for pampered dogs.

Decorate with eucalyptus

These dried decorative leaves can be purchased at any craft supply store. The smell they give off is pleasant to humans, but intolerable to fleas. So use twigs around your house to keep pesky fleas at bay.

There are so many different ways to protect yourself and control fleas. You don’t have to let these pests take over your environment again. Regain control of your pet and family’s happiness by following some of these quick and easy tips.