Different things I have found from online searching, to try to take care of my flea problem

Vacuum everywhere. You should especially do this in areas that don't get much exposure to sunlight (fleas like humid and cool spots), anywhere that you find dried blood and feces (flea debris), and upholstered furniture. Before vacuuming the carpets, sprinkle salt, Borax or baking soda throughout. Work it into the base of the carpet with a broom. Let it sit for a few hours; all of these powders will cause the flea eggs that are tucked deep into the carpet to dry out.

Make your own herbal flea dip. Take two cups of fresh rosemary leaves and add them to two pints of water. Boil for thirty minutes. Strain the liquid, discard the leaves and mix it with up to a gallon of warm water. Pour this over your pet until saturated. Do not rinse off, but allow your pet to air dry.This is something to do on a hot day only. Also add 2 to 3 drops of the lemon mixture under your pet's collar to help keep fleas off.
Make a citrus spray. Slice a lemon thinly, add it to a pint of water and heat to a boiling point. Let it sit overnight and in the morning, spray it onto areas where you suspect fleas hang out (beware of staining) and rub it over your pet's fur. Don't soak, but rather dampen the fur. Do this once a month to combat fleas.


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Check the ingredients list below and go shopping. Health food stores are most likely your best source for the ingredients.

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Place the sunflower oil into a glass or ceramic bowl (metallic bowls may react with some of the ingredients).

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Add all the essential oils and blend well. It's that easy - now you have the massage oil.

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Find a place in your home where your dog feels comfortable. Your dog will be a little greasy after the massage, so make sure you are happy that the area is adequately protected from possible marks or stains.

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Commence the massage with Fido. Gently massage the oil mixture into your dog's coat, using your fingertips.

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Make sure that you massage all around the dog, even under its legs, ears and tail, as you want to avoid fleas finding an "island of safety".

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Make sure also that your dog is enjoying the experience. He should not be whining! Generally dogs love a massage - it is both extreme attention from their beloved owner and it is comforting.

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At the end of the massage, your dog may be a little greasy but will smell delicious to you and not to the fleas.

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You will need to repeat this massage at least every two days for about a week until you can see the fleas decreasing.

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Make sure that the massage is part of a concerted effort at eliminating the fleas, including washing the dog's bedding, mopping floor areas daily and vacuuming (empty the bag or contents into the garbage bin immediately after to remove the fleas from your house).

• 2 teaspoons of sunflower oil

• 2 drops orange oil

• 3 drops citronella oil

• 3 drops lemon oil

• 1 drop pennyroyal oil (see warnings above)