Flea infestations in the yard
are a major inconvenience. Flea bites on animals and humans can be more than
just bothersome. Your lawn creates a comfy environment for fleas to feed,
breed, and lay their eggs – and gives them easy access to hitch a ride inside
on you or your pets. Fleas can spread typhus to humans and tapeworms to dogs.
Dealing with a flea
infestation on your own can be challenging. The first step to tackle your flea
problem is to determine if you have any in your yard, and it is not an easy task
to check for the fleas on the lawn. They prefer to be in shady areas and places
where your pets take rest most of the time, and also prefer warm and moist
areas that aren’t exposed to direct sunlight. So, put on white socks, pulled up
to your calves, and walk around your yard, and check in places where your pets
like to dig, run, and take rest, as well as areas around trees, fences, and dog houses.
If there are fleas on your lawn, you’ll easily spot them on the white socks.
Ways to eliminate fleas from your yard:
After you’ve figured out the
places where fleas are present, you can get into the process of eliminating
them from your yard. There are several ways to get this work done. We are
highlighting some of the most effective ways:
Flood your Lawn with Water-
The easiest way to steer clear of fleas and larvae is to flood the lawn with
water, as these little bloodsuckers cannot bear flooded water. The water makes
survival of the flea difficult by washing away all the larvae and adult flea.
The life cycle of the flea is completely destroyed by the flow of water. During
the rainy season, rainwater is enough to get rid of the fleas. When the weather
is dry, you need to have water flooded to get rid of fleas. Make sure to cut the
grass and remove the debris before flooding your lawn with water.
Use Insecticides- You can
go ahead with insecticides provided you use environmental friendly organic
pesticides, so as to keep your lawn safe and healthy. It is important that you follow
all the instructions given on the packets of insecticides, and ensure your
safety by wearing masks and protective clothing. If you are using chemicals,
keep your children and pets out of the area.
Go Natural- One of
the safest and most effective solutions to deal with fleas in the garden are
nematodes, which are nature-friendly worms that feed on the fleas and their
larvae. They are a
great extermination method for other insects as well, such as mosquitoes and
termites, at the same time are safe for humans, pets, plants, trees and grass.
Spray them directly onto the areas inhabited by fleas and do not leave the
worms in sunlight, as the earthworms cannot tolerate sun very well.
Professional Help- Seeking
professional help is the best way forward if you are short of time or if all
the methods have failed. Professionals have the required expertise and experience
to eliminate fleas from your lawn and keep the garden healthy.
Precautionary measures to stop flea infestation:
1.
Treat your
pets to get rid of fleas
2.
Always keep
your lawn dry
3.
Vacuum old
furniture to remove the eggs and larvae
4.
For
decoration purpose, use cedar chips
5.
Use plants
like pennyroyal to naturally repel fleas from your lawn
6.
Tree
cutting and trimming are important tasks that should be done at regular
intervals, since fleas usually don’t prefer a sunny lawn
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