FLEA ERADICATION -

WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Outdoor Eradication

For outdoor eradication, use beneficial nematodes (Steinernema carpocapsae for the northern states and Steinernema feltiae for the warmer southern states).  Beneficial nematodes are microscopic, non-segmented roundworms that occur naturally in soil.  Inside the nematode’s gut is the real weapon – symbiotic bacteria that, when released inside flea larvae, kill them within 24 to 48 hours.  Tests have also found that nematodes penetrate flea cocoons, killing a large proportion of fleas before they hatch into adults.  Nematodes enter pests via the mouth, anus, respiratory openings, or directly through the body wall of pest.  Upon entering, the bacteria multiply and cause blood poisoning of the pest, leading to death.  Click on the following link for a more in-depth explanation.  Outdoor Eradication.

Beneficial nematodes can be purchased through a garden center, through AJ Beneficials LLC online or at 1-866-495-9236, or through Arbico online or at 1-800-827-2847.  Order from Arbico online.  Order from AJ Beneficials online.

Indoor Eradication

For indoor eradication, use boric acid or diatomaceous earth. 

Diatomaceous earth (not the kind you use for swimming pools)is a powder that kills fleas by dehydrating the insect as the powder absorbs waxes from the flea's body.  Diatomaceous earth can be purchased at garden centers and I have seen it at pet-grooming facilities.  Order Diatom Dust Insect Powder online. 

Or, you can use boric acid.  Order Boric Acid online.

First vacuum your carpet and remaining areas of the house.  Then sprinkle boric acid or diatomaceous earth throughout your house and onto carpets.  Work it down into the fibers of carpeting with a broom. 

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