The best home remedies for fleas can be made with Camphor or Clove, as they are plants with excellent repellent properties that help resolve infestations caused by various types of pests, especially fleas.
These home remedies are easy to make, as they use materials you have at home. Furthermore, they can be easily spread throughout the rooms of the house and even on animals, to facilitate the fight against flea pests.
Home remedy for fleas with camphor
The home remedy for fleas with camphor is very effective due to its repellent, disinfectant and insecticidal properties that quickly eliminate fleas from sprayed areas.
Ingredients
- 3 camphor leaves;
- 2 medium glasses of regular alcohol;
- 1 cup of strong rosemary tea
Preparation mode
Place the camphor and alcohol in a container and let it rest for 1 day and then add the rosemary tea. For rosemary tea, use 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary leaves for 1 cup of water.
Put the mixture in a spray bottle and apply it to the environment, especially in the cracks in the floor, rugs and carpets, which is where the majority of fleas are found in the form of eggs, larvae or adults.
Home remedy for fleas with cloves
The home remedy for fleas with cloves can be used in the environment and on pets without causing side effects in them.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of grain alcohol
- 30g of camphor
- 100g cloves
- 1 glass of white vinegar
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients and leave to infuse until the camphor dissolves. Using a spray bottle, apply to the environment and to dogs and cats before bathing, taking care with the animal’s eye and mouth area, leave to act for at least 15 minutes and bathe normally after application.
Tips for getting rid of fleas in the environment
Some tips for getting rid of fleas in the environment include:
- Use a vacuum cleaner on the carpet to remove possible flea eggs;
- Frequently wash all pet objects: bed, pillow and blanket;
- Wash all family bedding;
- Clean the environment where animals have access with flea products available on the market.
If pets have a flea infestation, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian for further guidance.
