Control Fleas by Using Peppermint
Fleas are common parasites and occur in pets every now and then hence to get rid of them most of the experts suggest natural ways to avoid side effects.
If you live in an environments where fleas commonly attack to your pet then you should always be ready with the best of flea treatments. There are chemical as well as natural flea prevention options that are available but to avoid side effects on pets pet experts suggest natural ways.
One can use a number of natural flea control ways which are known and are in practice for years. Natural way to control parasites includes flea dips, peppermint and rosemary sprays, lemon sprays, vinegar and more.
Out of above Peppermint is considered as a multipurpose flea control remedy which is natural, safe and effective. It is also known to soothe the skin irritations and itching on the pet's body.
Steps
- Know the benefits of using peppermint as flea repellant and ways to use it on your pet.
- Though peppermint does not fully work to kill the fleas but it helps in restricting the attack on pets. Use it in a correct way and you will have a healthy and flea free pet at home.
- Keep the peppermint oil in the spray bottle to repel fleas. Mix 3 small cups of rubbing alcohol with a quarter cup of peppermint oil and allow the solution to get settled. Pour all the solution in a spray bottle and spray it on affected areas specially neck, back etc. You can also spray it on pets’ bedding and household carpets.
- Peppermint has a high scent to which fleas get repelled easily. Plant the peppermint tree in your backyard this will help to control the fleas to come to your house.
- Prepare the peppermint oil sachet. Soak pads or a cotton ball in the oil and let the extra oil drip off. Place the sachet in the vacuum and clean the affected areas in the house. This will help you to clean the flea egg and larva from carpets and bedding.
- Prepare homemade flea collar for your dog with the help of peppermint oil. Measure the length of fiber rope so that it gets easily adjustable in your pet's neck.
- Clean all the existing fleas and ticks with the help of peppermint oil and save your pooch from getting infected with fleas and restricting diseases to them.
Warnings
- Don't buy from local shop,Try the above remedies to keep fleas under check. You can avail peppermint oil from local herbal store to save your pet from parasites.
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