Steam cleaning is a natural way to kill fleas that doesn’t use any toxic chemicals. Professional cleaners and exterminators use steamers as a way to clean houses of flea infestations. They do this because fleas can only withstand certain temperatures and can easily drown. Flea steamers are one of my preferred methods of getting rid […]
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Borax for Fleas – Is it really safe?
When looking for ways to get rid of fleas borax is something you’ve probably heard of. There’s a lot of talk about it being really bad to use and some talk of it being safe to use. What should we believe? I’m going to clarify to the best of my ability how to use borax, […]
Sand Fleas – What Are They and How to Treat Them
What are sand fleas? According to many people, sand flea is a term that can be used to describe many species of animals. They describe sand fleas as very tiny animals that bite and leave welts similar to those of a flea. The truth is that there are many animals in sandy and coastal areas […]
Diatomaceous Earth For Fleas
We’ve all probably heard of Diatomaceous Earth before, but you may not know exactly what it is, what it can be used for, and how to use it. In this article I’m going to answer all of your Diatomaceous earth questions! What is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous Earth is a fine white powder made from the […]
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Fleas vs Ticks
There are so many different parasites in the world that love to prey on animals and humans alike. It’s easy to get some of these parasites mixed up. Some of the most common household parasites are bed bugs, fleas, and ticks. Fleas and ticks can quickl on your pets. The two have the same purpose. They eat to […]
Do fleas have wings?
Fleas don’t have wings. Instead of having wings fleas have the ability to jump tremendous distances making it seem like they can fly. >>Check out how remove fleas from cars<< Wingless Fleas Fleas are member of the order Siphonaptera. Siphon meaning “tube” in latin and aptera meaning “wingless”. Fleas most likely descended from insects with […]
Flea bites VS Bed Bug bites
Fleas are the most common parasites in pets. The first symptom is the intense scratching. Fleas aren’t the only parasites that cause itching; bed bugs also cause intense itching. As a pet owner you need to be able to distinguish which of these parasites your pet has been infested with. Itching is the first symptom […]