Flea trap

Submitted by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

"I used the method to reduce the flea population in my den after it exploded. Didn't want to use that much Frontline or the bug bombs. I DID use Frontline but just 3 or 4 squirts. Less chemicals in my house, the better."

 

• Ready In: 1min
• Ingredients: 2
• Yields: 1 application

ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 -2 teaspoon dish laundry detergent

directions

1. Bring a big plate into the area of infestation (I used a big plastic dinner plate 1 cm deep) Mix warm water and detergent and pour into plate.
2. Place plate in a safe place away from children or pets.
3. The fleas will be attracted by the warm water, jump into the mixture and drown as there is no surface tension (the detergent took care of that)
4. No one and no pets were allowed in my den when I was using this method.
5. Changed it 2-3 times a day until infestation has been reduced.

Reviews

[Una Rose]

I used this treatment years ago, it was recommended that you have a light shining down on the water to attract the fleas during the night ( used a desk lamp).My DH questioned how the fleas would know to go to that room, so I made a big sign saying " Fleas -- this way". Don't know if it was the sign or the light but we sure caught alot of them.

 

[For JT's Grandma]

I have used this for years and while it won't rid the house completely of fleas, it sure does help. I use foil pie pans, put a few drops of dish liquid (don't use citrus scent of any kind), put some water in it, swish it around and put it under a night light. I've used it on hard wood floors as well as carpet. If your dogs have fleas, you can soap them up with Dawn dish liquid, let it sit a couple of minutes and they wash right off! I prefer it to pesticides on my pups!

 

[Kelli 2]

Don't use lemon soap. It repels fleas.

 

[cheryl]

A thread at Thriftyfun.com recommends this along with finely ground salt. Sprinkle the salt on the floor and vacuum up in a few days. Repeat as necessary. I've been using beneficial nematodes for the yard, insect growth regulator for the carpets, and Sentinel heartworm/flea medication for the dog. Expensive, but worth it!

 

[AzureLynn]

This works like a charm when you use the nightlights. It is heat and light in combination that attract the lil buggers. We used these in our house while we were battling a bad infestation. We did have to use powders and sprays as well. But it sure is interesting watching them drowned. By the way, if you do not use a soap, the buggers can swim to the rim and get out. Best to use the soap!