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Borax Flea Control - How To Protect Your Pets From Fleas

By Ferdinand Mekinsy
Jan 15, 2009
Borax flea control is a great means to help remove a flea infestation as soon as it has started. By using a combination of borax and water on your carpets and allowing it soak, then thoroughly cleaning your carpets after it has had time to set, you can kill fleas in a fairly short period of time.

Even So, there are some downsides to Borax flea control that you should keep in mind. First and foremost, Borax is a toxic chemical that should be treated with respect. If you have children, you will want to be wary about how you handle your carpets with Borax. A child that likes to play on carpets, or is prone to placing their fingers in their mouth, should be kept from rooms being treated from Borax. If it is not feasible to keep a child from the room, Borax should not be used.

When using a Borax flea control regime, you will want to do some other things to make certain that the treatment is being as effective as feasible. While Borax is very effective at the removal of fleas, it will only aid control an infestation when used in combination with other remedies. These can be natural or artificial remedies. General ones used with Borax include Pennyroyal, Citronella, Lemongrass, Cedar and flea foggers.

For long term use, Borax flea control can be efficient, but perilous. You should be overcautious about using Borax for a long period of time, as it is a chemical, and it can be hurtful. If you require a long term solution, but still want to use Borax, there are several things you can do. First, you can blend your Borax treatments with Advantage, Front Line or similar products. This permits you to use your pet as a flea killer, and quicken the process of killing fleas by using Borax. The combination of these two treatments can be exceedingly effective at preventing fleas from being able to breed.

When you use Borax flea control with pet medications, you need to make certain you vacuum your carpets frequently, as well as take care to completely remove the Borax when you are not actively treating your carpet with it. Vacuuming can help remove flea larvae, as well as keep safe levels of chemicals in the carpeting. As soon as you vacuum, you should make certain to dispose of the vacuum bag immediately, as larvae may still be able to hatch inside of them.

The key to Borax flea control is to never miss a scheduled time to dose your carpets. Consistency is key to making certain the infestation is removed and forestalled from occurring again.
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