diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth is an effective flea-killing insecticide. Diatomaceous earth is a sand-like powder made of silica. It is safe and non-toxic when used on carpets and furniture where fleas are believed to be present, but inhalation is not recommended, as it dries out these insects. It is used by spraying furniture and infected areas, leaving it for several hours, then cleaning it well with a vacuum cleaner, and it can be sprayed in squares and gardens where fleas are also present.

Flea trap
These traps are made by relying on the lights of electric lamps that radiate and attract their light and heat to fleas, where there are sticky tapes under them, or small basins filled with water that these pests stick to when they approach or fall into them, which is an effective way to capture and eliminate fleas, but it does not attract eggs and larvae. And it can be followed regularly for about two months to see its effectiveness and the disappearance of fleas, but if it persists, it may require the use of pesticides, or professional specialists in the extermination of household pests.

Manufactured insecticides
Some types of manufactured insecticides are used to eliminate household fleas, including:
Sprays: Some types of sprays contain effective toxic ingredients that eliminate fleas, their eggs and larvae, exterminate them and prevent their return for up to several months, which is a good way to eliminate them, and there are sprays that contain natural and safe oils, including cedar tree oil, which is effective in eliminating This pest too.

Flea extermination powders: These powders are similar to the principle of diatom dust, as they eliminate fleas on furniture and inside carpets by spraying them, leaving them for an hour, then cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner, in addition to preventing the re-spread of fleas and their return for about a year.

Foggy flea pesticides: These pesticides eliminate fleas in rooms and areas that can be closed by turning them on and leaving them, and then exiting them, taking into account the removal of children and animals from them as well, and leaving them to exterminate the pest, and protect the house from its return for a period of 7 months, but they are not effective for fleas in Cracks, inside carpets, and in tight and closed spaces.

Treating animals from fleas
Fleas in animals must be removed and exterminated; To prevent its transmission to the house, in the following natural way:
Using natural flea shampoo: Some shampoos contain effective natural oils, including: eucalyptus, rosemary, and refreshing citrus oils that eliminate fleas, and it is preferable to avoid chemical shampoos that contain strong insecticides that may damage the animal's skin.

Cut part of the fur: You must continue to rub the animal with shampoo for 15 minutes, and it is preferable to cut part of its fur; As it may contain a large portion of fleas.
Preventive measure: It is recommended to use apple cider vinegar as a preventive measure to prevent fleas, by mixing one part of water and an equal part of vinegar and spraying it with a spray bottle on the animal, or soaking it in it, and it can be replaced with natural lemon juice.

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