If potentially airborne sprays and foggers are not suitable as you or your pet have respiratory issues, a powder could work.

As versatile and fast-acting as it is, the spray is non-toxic, so, you can safely use it around the house and yard. It will do any harm neither to you nor to your pets. You can even spray it out in pet houses, cages, and barns to keep youк farm animals safe as well.A form of fogger, flea bombs are often more on the professional scale versus spray foggers – for those who really have tried everything else. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. We looked for products that are effective first and foremost, but also are good value for money, can be applied to large areas and are easy to use. Types of home flea treatments Rosemary - There is an 'old wives tale' that Rosemary can be used to treat light infestations of fleas, by making a herbal flea powder using rosemary - place the herb with some rue, wormwood, fennel and peppermint into a pestle and mortar and grind into a powder. Then sprinkle it on your carpets, furniture, pet bedding, window sills and anywhere else you suspect flea activity in your home. Rosemary is said a natural flea repellent, so according to myth it will help repel and prevent them. Did you know that only 5% of fleas are actually on your pet at any one time? The other 95% are on soft furnishings, just jumping onto your pet temporarily to feed. Fleas will also only die if they bite your pet and ingest the product in their blood but can live for up to two weeks without a meal. Eggs and larvae can also only be killed by home sprays and foggers.

Flee Pesticide Free Flea Spray is a unique, pesticide free and environmentally safe flea spray for your home. If you want to spare your beloved pet the hassle of a flea collar, topical flea treatment, or ingested flea treatment, it’s time to investigate your flea home spray options. Key considerations SafetyIf you’re trying a new product, however, you might want to start small. Consider purchasing an 8-ounce or 16-ounce container and testing it in one room. If you like the results, you can buy in bulk in the future. Scent Fleas are unpleasant for pets and humans and can, unfortunately, have a relatively long life cycle. Therefore, finding a product that really works is vital. When you are facing quite a serious infestation and the only way forward is to spray the entire room from top to bottom, a flea fogger may be the best option so you’re not standing manually spraying for ages. Varying in content, some of the sprays are non-toxic and will cause no harm to you, your pets, and other animals that live on your territory. Meanwhile, other products might contain some harmful additives and you will have to thoroughly ventilate the rooms after product application. With that, it is advisable to go for safe treatments that will cause no allergic reactions. Keeping your dog safe from fleas is easy and flea treatments come in different forms – usually collars, spot-on solutions or tablets,” says Pohl. The problem is that most people don’t realise many products you apply to your pet only kill the adult fleas, which are only of a small number compared to huge amount of larvae and eggs. “These immature life stages often require a household treatment to effectively prevent them from reinfesting your pet,” she adds.

Cat owners should take note here. Some flea sprays contain essential oils that are safe for dogs but toxic for cats, like clove oil. Others contain essential oils that are hazardous for cats and dogs. Always read the label, and avoid products containing oils that could harm your pet. Note: While we’re on the subject of toxicity, we’d like to talk about topical flea medications for a moment. Topical flea meds containing high dosages of permethrin are hazardous and potentially fatal to cats. Never give a cat a flea medication formulated for dogs. Some flea sprays also contain permethrin, although the concentration is usually much lower. If you use permethrin spray, read the label to make sure it’s safe for the type of pet you have. Versatility Did you know... That relative to their size, fleas can jump further than any other insect? If an average sized human had the same jumping ability of a flea, they would be able to jump 295 feet across and 160 feet high! Without getting rid of the eggs, larvae and pupae, your pet will never be free. Did you know that a female flea can lay up to 50 eggs every single day? With a lifespan of three months, that is a lot of kids. Vacuum every day. Vacuuming not only helps remove flea eggs in the home, but it also encourages flea pupae to hatch.

It is good when used alongside sprays beforehand, which can offer more targetted results on areas where your pet may favour such as the sofa or around their bed. Also bear in mind that they will set off any smoke alarms so disable these first. Place on a fire-safe surface. When looking for a preventative treatment, PDSA veterinary nurse Nina Downing recommends purchasing from a “reputable pet store or online retailer” and keeping an eye out for the “products that are categorised as ‘NFA-VPS’”, which means “they can only be sold by a vet, pharmacist or suitably qualified person”. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Shake can well before use. Direct nozzle approximately 40 cm from the surface you want to treat and away from your body. Using a sweeping motion to ensure uniform delivery, apply a 14 second spray per square metreon carpets, upholstered furniture and pet bedding. If spraying large areas shake can occasionally to maintain an even distribution of product. Wash your hands after use. You may notice slightly darker shading on sprayed surfaces. This is normal and will disappear as the product dries off completely. Hard non-porous surfaces should not normally require application. If sprayed such surfaces will appear wet for approximately 30 minutes after treatment and may present a slip hazard until dry.

Indorex spray will also kill house dust mites for up to two months after application. These are common allergens for dogs (and humans) in the home and can cause further itching and irritation. Just spray Virbac Indorex directly onto carpets, rugs and other hard and soft areas where fleas could be, and close off and ventilate the room for around an hour. It is odourless, however, so if you find it impossible to do this, the product is still safe to use. Perfect if you want to avoid flea bombs and other potentially messy products which leave your home unable to be lived in for a while. The sprinkle-on formula acts as a carpet cleaner, being left to work its way in before needing to be vacuumed. It kills fleas and larvae and also absorbs pet odours to leave your room and furnishings smelling pleasant which is an added bonus. Salt - Much like baking soda, salt is said to be a flea home remedy when accompanied by vacuuming. Myth says that the salt acts as a dehydration agent, helping to get rid of adult fleas. For this home remedy take some finely ground salt, sprinkle it all over your carpets. Leave to rest for 1-2 days, then vacuum your home throughout, emptying the contents in an outside rubbish bin. A 10 second burst treats 1 square metre of surface. The 500ml can will be sufficient to treat a typical family home.In the vast majority of cases, sprays that can be used directly on surfaces are best and should be where you start the fight. Fleas are not airborne creatures, so while they are designed to disperse droplets, airborne foggers can be a step too far in most cases. Before applying any of the above, you should remove all washable surfaces like cushion covers and bedding and wash on high heat for the best results. If you’re looking for a product that can get to the base of your carpets and deep into the fibers of your upholstery, consider a spray bottle that puts out a fine mist. FAQ A type of fogger, that you use as a candle as opposed to spraying. This releases smoke, which may be better for some people who can’t have liquid particles around or are worried about staining from liquids. Electronic Devices Safety should be your number one concern when shopping for flea home spray. Yes, you want to rid your home of pesky fleas, but you certainly don’t want to harm people or pets in the process.