Pine-Sol has been found to be effective in killing fleas upon direct contact. The alcohol it contains can kill fleas in any life stage—whether they're eggs, larvae, cocoons, or adults—once they come into contact with the product while it's still wet.
It sounds weird, but Dawn dish soap, Original, kills fleas on the spot, instantly.
If you have a problem with wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, or bees, Pine Sol can spare you from painful stings. Remember not to use it on honey bees – we need them to help pollinate our food plants – but for other hive insects, spray full strength Pine Sol as an insecticide.
It's no secret that most bugs hate vinegar, fleas included. You can actually mix equal parts water with equal parts white vinegar, put it in a spray bottle (make sure you don't use a spray bottle that used to contain bleach or any other kind of chemical -- you don't want to harm your pet!), and spray your pets with it.
SUMMARY: Wondercide formulations proved 100%* effective at killing fleas when applied as a direct spray application, making it a highly effective flea control solution for pets and homes.
Essential oils like lavender, citronella, and eucalyptus have natural flea and tick-repelling properties and can help keep your pet free from these pests. To use a natural flea collar, simply place it around your pet's neck, ensuring a snug but comfortable fit.
Pine-Sol has been found to be effective in killing fleas upon direct contact. The alcohol it contains can kill fleas in any life stage—whether they're eggs, larvae, cocoons, or adults—once they come into contact with the product while it's still wet.
It is not recommended to use Pine-Sol® for stain removal on fabric/soft surfaces, including carpets.
Pine is another strong smell that cockroaches seem to dislike. Using cleaning supplies like Pine-Sol may be effective in keeping these bugs at bay, as well as burning pine-scented candles around your home.
Natural Remedy: Diatomaceous Earth
You can sprinkle it on carpets, bedding, and furniture. Let it sit for several hours, then vacuum it up. It kills fleas by drying them out.
You can get fleas in your hair, but they won't stay and live there. Human hair isn't thick enough to provide shelter for fleas, and most species of flea don't even feed on humans, anyway. If a flea jumps onto you from one of your pets, it will probably leave in search of better shelter.
A mix of apple cider vinegar and water can be a natural way to repel fleas. Clean your hard surfaces with this solution to keep fleas at bay. Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle, then use the solution to wipe down floors, countertops and tables.
Create a fly and wasp repellent.
Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning says that you can use full-strength Pine-Sol as an insecticide or a 4:1 Pine-Sol to water solution spray for staving off wasps and other stinging insects—just steer clear of honeybees!
A: We do not recommend mixing any Pine-Sol® product with other cleaning products or chemicals.
Unfortunately, the source of that scent, usually longleaf pine oil, is one of the ingredients that can be dangerous to pets. Aside from pine oil, other ingredients in the formulation of Pine-Sol that can be harmful include benzoic acid, isopropyl alcohol, and sulfonic acids like phenol.
Capstar (nitenpyram) is a fast-acting flea treatment tablet for use in dogs and cats that starts killing fleas in only 30 minutes. A single dose of Capstar kills 90% of adult fleas within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats, ridding your pet of these pesky parasites.
Key Takeaways. Despite its reputation as a natural flea killer, vinegar may not be a reliable solution for killing or controlling fleas. While its pungent odor may be a short-term deterrent, vinegar is ineffective in eliminating fleas or preventing infestations.
Insecticides, such as pyrethrins or permethrin, kill adult fleas on contact. IGRs, such as methoprene or pyriproxyfen, disrupt the flea life cycle by keeping eggs from hatching and larvae from developing into adults.
Dish soap is a safe and effective way to get rid of fleas. Just mix equal parts dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Then, spray it on any areas where fleas are present. The dish soap will help kill the fleas and their eggs, and it won't dry out your dog's skin or coat.
How to Repel Fleas on Humans. You can use some natural flea repellents, including some essential oils, as flea repellents placed directly on skin. A small-scale human study found that thyme oil and myrtle oil were more repellent against fleas on people than either permethrin or DEET.
Preventing flea bites
Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone.