Don't let fleas get out of hand this summer. Natural herbal flea control can help you get a handle on fleas. Eucalyptus is a natural enemy of fleas, and eucalyptus oil is used in many flea control preparations.
To foil the nasty little pests in your home, place eucalyptus in dog bedding, under carpeting, and in furniture. Sachets of eucalyptus can also be placed in linen closets, and in low-lying cabinets and drawers. An infusion of eucalyptus oil in the final rinse when you launder your dog's bedding will kill fleas, their eggs, and any mites that have hopped on for the ride. Make sure to always wash suspect linens in hot water.
Make Your Own Flea Dip
Vacuum carpeting and furniture frequently, and bathe an infested dog with a quality flea dip. You can make your own from 1/3 cup of dried rosemary leaves steeped in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water and left to cool overnight. Strain and combine the liquid with warm water and 1/4 cup of lemon juice for your dog's final rinse.
Internal Measures for Flea Control
Brewer's yeast added to your dog's diet will repel fleas from the inside out (You can buy it in capsule form or as a powder that you can add to his food or incorporate into homemade dog biscuits.), and feeding your dog a little garlic will make his much less tasty to the obnoxious little vampires.
Herbal Flea Control in the Garden
In the garden, plantings of rosemary, sweet woodruff, mint, lavender, and garlic will help keep fleas under control, and using eucalyptus mulch helps too, particularly near doorways, under windows, and around areas where your dog likes to stretch out to relax.
2 comments:
Would this also apply to Cats? Not sure if a cat would eat brewer's yeast...
Sure, this works with cats. They can be finicky eaters, though. Use yeast sparingly, and put it in strong smelling treats or meals, like mackerel, kidneys or liver; or bake it into treats.
Sara
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