What naturally kills fleas on dogs?
Hope Hermann
2025-08-02 11:38:50
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You can sprinkle talc-like powder made from silica on carpets, bedding, and furniture, let it sit for several hours, then vacuum it up, as it kills fleas by drying them out. This powder is safe and nonpoisonous, but like any dusty powder, it may irritate your airways if you breathe it in. Sulfur is a natural element that kills fleas that touch it or eat it by messing with their energy production, and you can sprinkle powdered sulfur on your grass, shrubs, and other outdoor places where your pet hangs out. Extracts from citrus peels, like linalool or D-limonene, can work indoors to treat both fleas and their eggs, but read the label before you buy, as some cats can have bad reactions to citrus peel extract. Borate-based powder is poisonous to fleas but safe for pets and humans, and you can sprinkle it into carpets and furniture, let it sit, and then vacuum it up. The oil from the pennyroyal plant can kill fleas, but it may not be a good choice for DIY sprays or other remedies, as it can poison dogs and cats. Regular cleaning and vacuuming can also banish fleas as they hatch, breaking the new flea cycle so no new eggs get laid and lead to future flea families.