How to Kill Fleas in Northern Florida

Fleas are very common in Florida due to the year-round heat and humidity. It can be difficult to treat a flea infestation once it has started, but with some diligence you can prevent the infestation from ever beginning in just a few steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Flea products for pet
  • Flea products for yard
  • Flea products for carpet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Treat your pet with flea products found at pet stores and your vet. Topical forms of flea products that are applied to your pets back tend to work best. These products last for about a month before needing to be reapplied.

    • 2

      Wash your pet with a flea shampoo that can be found at all pet stores. Flea shampoo will help to kill any adult fleas that are on your pet. Be sure to wash your pets bedding at the same time you wash your pet to kill any fleas that are on the bedding.

    • 3

      Apply flea powders to your carpet regularly and vacuum. This helps to keep the population at a minimum and will kill adult fleas. These products can be found at pet stores and most supercenters. Foggers and sprays can also be used as needed.

    • 4

      Use outdoor flea products to treat your yard. These products will prevent and kill all stages of fleas and last about a month before needing to be reapplied. Outdoor flea products can be found at most home stores. Home and garden stores carry products that work best for the state you live in.

    • 5

      Consider natural alternatives for flea prevention. Borax powder, that can be bought at home stores, works like other flea powders. Sprinkle the powder on your carpet, wait an hour or so and vacuum up. Also consider giving your pet brewers yeast with garlic tabs. These tabs can be bought at pet stores and work to repel fleas due to the odor it emits.