How to Kill Fleas in Texas

Although fleas live primarily on pets and their bedding, they can also bite humans. These small insects survive by feeding on the blood of animals and humans. Pet owners spend $9 billion per year on flea control, according to Texas A&M University. In Texas, the cat flea -- Ctenocephalides felis -- is more common than other species of flea. If you have fleas in your house, treating them will not take much effort.

Things You'll Need

  • Spot-on flea treatment
  • Citrus spray containing limonene
  • Flea traps
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean and vacuum your pet's bedding on a regular basis as flea larvae can live there. Vacuum the carpet around the bedding as well and dispose of the vacuum bag.

    • 2

      Treat your pets for fleas. Use spot-on treatments for most effective results. Apply the medication to your pet's back following the instructions that come with the product.

    • 3

      Apply a citrus spray containing limonene to your pet's bedding and your carpets to kill fleas.

    • 4

      Set flea traps to kill adult fleas. The traps emit warmth and light and attract fleas, killing them when they enter. Use flea traps as a supplemental method to kill fleas in your home.