Homemade Natural Flea Control

According to Doctors Foster and Smith, fleas on dogs and cats can lead to several medical issues, including tape worms, flea allergy dermatitis, and hair loss due to the excessive scratching associated with a flea infestation. If not prevented or treated properly, a flea infestation can be spread to other animals, a home and even humans. It is possible to prevent fleas on dogs with an all natural, homemade repellent that can be manufactured for a small price.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 lemon
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium sized glass bowl
  • Tea tree oil
  • Rosemary oil
  • Sage oil
  • Peppermint oil
  • Pine needle oil
  • 16 ounces plain water
  • Colander
  • Plastic spray bottle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Slice one lemon into thin pieces with a sharp knife.

    • 2

      Place the slices into a medium sized glass bowl.

    • 3

      Pour two to three drops of each of the following natural essential oils: tea tree oil, rosemary oil, sage oil, peppermint oil and pine needle oil.

    • 4

      Pour 16 ounces of boiling water over the lemon slices and allow the mixture to sit, or steep, for 12 hours or overnight.

    • 5

      Pour the mixture through a colander and place the remaining liquid contents into a plastic spray bottle.

    • 6

      Spray the pet two times each week, paying special attention to the feet, legs and stomach. Avoid spray the mixture near the dog or cat's eyes, ears or mouth.