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The best home remedies for fleas can be made with Camphor or Clove, as they are plants with excellent repellent properties that help to solve infestations by various types of pests, especially fleas.
These home remedies are easy to make, as they use materials that you have at home. In addition, they can be easily spread around the rooms of the house and even in animals, to facilitate the fight against flea pests.
Home remedy for camphor fleas
The home remedy for camphor fleas is very effective due to its repellent, disinfectant and insecticide properties that quickly remove fleas from the sprayed areas.
Ingredients
- 3 camphor leaves;
- 2 medium glasses of common alcohol;
- 1 cup of strong rosemary tea
Preparation mode
Put the camphor and alcohol in a container and let it stand for 1 day and then add the rosemary tea. For rosemary tea use 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary leaves to 1 cup of water.
Put the mixture in a spray bottle and apply to the environment, mainly in the cracks in the floor, rugs and carpets, which is where most fleas in the form of eggs, larvae or adults are.
Homemade remedy for flea with cloves
The home remedy for flea with cloves can be used in the environment and in pets without causing side effects on them.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of grain alcohol
- 30g camphor
- 100g cloves
- 1 glass of white vinegar
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients and leave to infuse until the camphor dissolves. With the aid of a spray bottle and apply to the environment and dogs and cats before bathing, taking care of the eye and mouth area of the animal, let it act for at least 15 minutes and bathe normally after application.
Tips to stop fleas in the environment
Some tips for ending fleas in the environment include:
- Use a vacuum cleaner on the carpet to remove possible flea eggs;
- Wash all pet objects frequently: bed, pillow and blanket;
- Wash all the family's bed linen;
- Clean the environment where animals have access with flea products on the market.
In cases where domestic animals are infested with fleas, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian for better guidance.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team