Natural Remedies For Fleas And Ticks
Men, it’s up to you! Don’t let your best friend down. They need you to keep fleas and ticks away from their fur! Many, many dogs suffer from fleas and ticks. Men, you need to put your best foot forward here. The most popular treatments include cheap flea and tick meds, as well as lawn flea and tick control. All men want the best treatment for fleas and ticks they can get their hands on! This may mean reaching for the best home flea treatment!
Flea And Tick Combs
Everyone knows combs can help get rid of fleas and ticks. Men, you just need the right one! Flea and tick combs catch the pests in their ‘teeth’ and lift them away from your pet’s fur. No more itchy pests, none! You’ll need to comb your pets regularly to make sure they don’t get more fleas and ticks. Keep their fur dry when you do this, men! You’ll see the best, the absolute best results this way. If your dog has tangled fur, brush it out first before going in with the flea and tick comb. Don’t forget to keep the comb clean! Rinsing with soap and water is essential here.
Natural Flea And Tick Sprays
Preventing fleas and ticks is the best way of getting rid of them. Believe that! Yes, it’s true! Natural sprays for fleas and ticks are available just about everywhere. They really do work. Everyone is talking about it! Some natural sprays for fleas and ticks can be sprayed directly onto pet fur. Of course, men, you have to avoid the eyes! Other sprays are for your pet’s bedding and towels.
It’s all about the smell of the natural sprays for fleas and ticks. They don’t like it, not at all. They are saying it’s just like bug spray for people. They’re right. However, men, you must follow the directions on the spray you buy. Don’t let your best friend down!
Essential Oils
Men, you’re going to need to use lots and lots of essential oils to naturally treat fleas and ticks. It’s a fact! Everyone knows it. Just don’t forget to dilute them first! The best, absolute best essential oils for fleas and ticks are lavender, peppermint, cedar, and lemongrass. They’re strong-smelling, so they’re repelling! They can be diluted to make a flea and tick spray.
Essential oils are also more than perfect for including in your pet’s shampoo. That means no extra work, since your pet needs to bathe anyway! Many, many men even replace medicated flea collars with a few drops of the oils with some water or olive oil on a regular collar. Perfect!
Wash Bedding, Towels, And Clothes
Men, you have to know about this. Fleas and ticks can survive for a year, yes, a year, without a host inside your home. Don’t give them this opportunity to infect your pet! You need to get them out of towels, bedding, and clothing.
Your best bet to getting them out is to wash them. You have to wash them! When doing this, men, you have to use hot and soapy water. This is what’s going to kill the ticks, fleas, and any eggs or larvae. Start by washing these items every 2 weeks for 15 to 30 minutes, at least. Ramp it up if your pet is active or sheds a lot!
Mow The Lawn
It’s a fact, everyone knows it. Ticks and fleas love moisture and shade! They hang out outside and always seem to hide in tall grass, especially after it rains. Men, this is why you need to mow the lawn! It’s going to keep the grass from growing too tall. It’ll get rid of fleas and ticks even before they reach your furry friend.
But hold your horses, men, your work isn’t done just yet! You need to get rid of the grass clippings from the lawnmower. Get them off your lawn. The same goes for any yard waste and debris that might be sticking around.