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This article was co-written by Scott McCombe. Scott McCombe is the CEO of Summit Environmental Sputions (SES), a family-owned company specializing in pest control, animal control and soundproofing solutions for homes in Northern Virginia. Founded in 1991, SES is rated A+ by the Business Improvement Council and has been awarded “Best of the Best 2017”, “Top Rated Professional” and “Elite Service Award” by HomeAdvisor.
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Flea traps are a great way to catch and kill fleas that are infested in a specific area of the home. You can make your own flea trap at home with a few simple tools and ingredients that are readily available. However, you should be aware that while it is useful in killing fleas in a certain area, traps must be used in conjunction with other flea control methods to be truly effective.
Steps
Make traps with dish soap
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Pour water into a large, shallow bowl. Ideal materials for making traps are cookie sheets, plastic container lids, and pie molds. Containers with wide surfaces and low sides are recommended. [1] X Research Source
- A shallow dish will help you catch as many fleas as you can, as the low sides of the dish won’t prevent fleas from jumping into the trap.
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Add dishwashing liquid. Add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of dishwashing liquid to the water. Use a spoon or your hands to stir the soap until it dissolves.
- Fleas will not drown in plain water because they are not heavy enough to break the surface tension of the water.
- Add soapy water to the water to help reduce surface tension. When jumping into the trap, the fleas will sink and drown. [2] X Research Source
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Set traps where there are fleas. Homemade flea traps are not strong enough to attract fleas, so it’s best to place them in a place where there have been fleas. Place a towel on the floor to catch any spills, and then place the trap on the towel. [3] X Research Source Place multiple flea traps in different rooms if needed. Common locations for fleas include:
- On carpets and tapestries
- Near the pet’s sleeping place
- Near windows, doors and food storage
- Around pillows and furniture
- Near the pet’s food bowl
- Near curtains and curtains
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Leave the trap overnight. Fleas are active a few hours before sunset and continuously throughout the night, so the best time to trap is overnight. Set the saddle trap in place throughout the night. If possible, keep the door closed to keep children and pets out of the room.
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Fill the water and change it with fresh water every morning. In the morning, check the trap for fleas. If so, throw away the old soapy water and rinse the dish. Change the water, add soap to the dish, then place the trap on a towel and leave it overnight.
- Repeat nightly until no more fleas are caught. [4] X Research Sources
Lure fleas into traps
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Use a flea lamp. Place a directional or table lamp next to the trap. Before going to bed, turn on the light and position the bulb at the top so that the light hits the trap. Fleas will be lured towards the light and warmth. When jumping towards the light source, they will land in the trap below. [5] X Research Sources
- Place bright bulbs or other heat-generating bulbs near the trap to attract as many fleas as possible.
- Make sure the lamp is stable and does not fall into the water. Only use flea lures in rooms where the door can be closed and other people/pets are not allowed in while the lights are on.
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Shine the light through a banana green (yellow-green) filter. For some reason, fleas are twice as attracted to banana green light than to other colored lights. You can increase the effectiveness of your flea traps by using a banana green light bulb or by installing a banana green filter on a lamp with normal light. [6] X Research Sources
- Colored light bulbs are available in many stores and supermarkets.
- You can find color and gel filters at camera accessories and art stores.
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Place the candle in the center of the plate. You can also use candlelight to create light and warmth to lure fleas into the trap. Place a candle in the center of the trap and light it before going to bed. When fleas try to reach the light source, they will fall into the trap and drown. [7] X Research Sources
- Place traps away from walls, fabrics, and other flammable materials.
- Always be very careful and take precautions when lighting candles.
- Close the door to the room to prevent other people and pets from entering the room when lighting the candle.
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Place houseplants next to traps. Fleas are attracted to CO2 and this is part of the mechanism they use to find a host. Since plants emit CO2 at night, you can place a potted plant next to the trap to help lure more fleas. [8] X Research Sources
- Fleas in the pupal stage are particularly sensitive to CO2 so this is a great way to catch small fleas before they lay eggs. [9] X Research Source
Preventing fleas in the house
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Bathing and grooming pets. Pets are the main culprits that bring fleas into the home, so keeping pets neat and clean can help prevent flea infestations in the first place. [10] X Research Source Here’s how to take care of a pet:
- Use a flea comb to comb your pet’s coat, especially focusing on the neck and tail.
- Stir the comb in soapy water after each brushing to kill fleas.
- After brushing, give the pet a bath or spray the water on them.
- Apply flea soap to your pet’s coat.
- Leave the soap on the pet’s fur for a few minutes.
- Rinse off the soap.
- Repeat regularly in spring, summer and fall.
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Vacuum regularly. Adult fleas, eggs, larvae and pupae can hide almost anywhere in the home, so you need to vacuum 3-4 times per week to keep them under control. Use a high-powered vacuum to suck fleas and eggs from crevices and crevices in your home. [11] X Research Source Use a suitable brush or nozzle attached to the vacuum cleaner to tackle hard-to-reach areas.
- Vacuum on floors, carpets, cupboards, furniture, around windows, and especially around places where pets are most frequented.
- After vacuuming, take out the bag in the machine, put it in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and take it out of the house immediately.
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Wash bed sheets, curtains, clothes and carpets. Fleas and their eggs can’t survive a single wash, so you’ll need to put the machine washable items in the washing machine and hand wash the rest. Set the washing machine to the hottest water setting and the dryer to the highest setting. Items to wash include: [12] X Research Resources Items to wash include:
- Blanket
- Bed sheets
- Pillowcase
- Pillow
- Shoe
- Clothes
- Pet toys
- Pet bowls
- Towel
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Consider using an insecticide. A flea infestation can persist for months if you can’t get rid of all the fleas and their eggs. In severe cases, a pyrethrin-containing insecticide should be used along with an insect control product, such as Ultracide or Onslaught. Spray insecticide inside and outside the house.
- Get everyone out of the house. Wear gloves, long sleeves, goggles and a breathing mask when spraying insecticides. Use a spray bottle or spray bottle to spray a thin layer onto floors, walls, furniture, and all other surfaces in your home. Let the insecticide settle before letting people into the house. Vacuum after 48 hours.
- To treat the outside of your home, you can spray or spray an insecticide in your garden, on bushes, around tall grass, wooded areas, and around windows and doors.
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This article was co-written by Scott McCombe. Scott McCombe is the CEO of Summit Environmental Sputions (SES), a family-owned company specializing in pest control, animal control and soundproofing solutions for homes in Northern Virginia. Founded in 1991, SES is rated A+ by the Business Improvement Council and has been awarded “Best of the Best 2017”, “Top Rated Professional” and “Elite Service Award” by HomeAdvisor.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 11,533 times.
Flea traps are a great way to catch and kill fleas that are infested in a specific area of the home. You can make your own flea trap at home with a few simple tools and ingredients that are readily available. However, you should be aware that while it is useful in killing fleas in a certain area, traps must be used in conjunction with other flea control methods to be truly effective.
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