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It does but there are areas of concern it does not address and a better way with carpets would be to use an aerosol like Precor2000 or an adulticide (concentrate) you mix yourself and spray every inch until damp like a pro does although it would take a couple hours to dry out. Getting all that salt out of your carpet and living with it till you get results would probably not be desirable. The aerosol method has its advantages, you can easily treat soft furniture, the droplets are optimum size for deep penetration in your carpet and it contains a growth regulator in the mix- although it is not cheap.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is highly advisable not to rub salt on your cat. Firstly, salt alone will not kill a flea and secondly, the salt will likely irritate the cat's skin and will likely cause discomfort.
If your cat has fleas, it is advisable to talk to your vet about effective and safe flea treatments.
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∙ 9y agoIt's safe but it won't be effective. Salt kills flea eggs by drawing moisture out of them. As far as I can tell it doesn't kill hatched fleas. It has to be in contact with the eggs for a few days, and the flea problem goes away as your current fleas die off. If you put salt on a dog, the dog will lick it off, shake it off, roll around in the grass it off, and it won't stay on the eggs long enough to kill them.
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∙ 8y agoYes, if you use enough.
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How do you use borax on carpet to kill fleas?
The borax will cause the fleas the release the grip on the carpet and when you vacumm they will be sucked up.
How do you kill fleas in carpet?
See if you can hire a professional steam cleaner - the superheated steam sterilize the carpet and therefore will kill the fleas, if the carpet is properly steamed all over. Note, if you have fleas in the carpet then there have been or are pets in the house, you need to wash the pet bedding regularly and make sure that you vacuum through the house at least twice a week (concentrating on where the pets are).
How do you get rid of the fleas of your long haird cat?
As much as cats hate them they have to have flea baths every now and then. Giving them a bath and still have fleas? I sprinkle salt on all floors that have carpet. For some reason they can't live in it.
Can you kill fleas on your guinea pig with borax?
Don't use borax on your dog. It can be used to kill fleas and flea eggs that are between the cracks in the floor or in the carpet. Borax dries out the flea eggs and they don't hatch. You can also pour borax into your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum everything thoroughly so that any of the sucked up fleas will die inside the bag.
If you spray your yard with Dawn soap will it kill fleas?
Yes, you can do this treatment on your yard and it will kill fleas. The soap will coat the fleas and therefore kill them.
Can fleas live in carpet?
Yes, the eggs is what stays and hatch when conditions a suitable for them to live. Fleas eggs can live for over a year in furniture and carpet, my vet told me this.
What can you do about fleas?
Kill them
Can water fleas kill fish?
yes they can because they are water fleas
Can baking soda kill fleas on puppies and dogs?
From what I have read and heard you have to use equal parts of baking soda, and iodized salt. This combination is supposed to dehydrate and kill fleas and eggs hatchlings. Hey the way I see it baking soda is cheap, and so is salt compared to most flea products, so why not try it? You also must treat your pets, and again from what I have read and heard Dawn dish liquid is a great cleanser to use to bath pets and kill fleas. Also, I read something about liquid garlic, feeding it to the pets in their daily meals. Fleas appearently don't like the smell and won't get on the pets. Hope this helps!!! Good luck!!!
Will garlic kill fleas?
Many people believe that feeding their animals a garlic supplement will kill fleas.
What kills fleas On dog?
Fleas are really common. Dogs can get fleas from other dogs, cats and grass. Identify where you think they got fleas from and stop this, so they don't keep getting fleas. You have to treat carpets, sofas and the whole house if the infestation is quite bad. Hoovering is the best way to get rid of most fleas and their eggs. Fleas lay eggs in crack and gaps so concentrate on these areas. Medication for getting rid of fleas on the dog will only work if you solve the carpet/sofa issue. You can get drops to put on the back of the dogs neck. These are really effective because it doesn't kill the fleas - it means the eggs the fleas lay won't survive, so you break the life-cycle. Flea shampoos are not effective - normal water and soap will kill fleas. Pills for fleas are also not recommended as they only kill the fleas that are on the dog - not in the carpets. If these methods don't work, get an exterminator in to gas the whole house!
What Carpet Cleaners and Flea Killers are Available?
Getting rid of home fleas can be an uphill task. You have to treat your pets, which is generally where you would first identify the presence of this annoying friend. Then you would have to get rid of fleas in your home. For this, you would require to cover all areas of your home that is both indoor and outdoor. In other words, practically the whole thing in your house has to be cleaned and treated for fleas. What's most demanding to homeowners with a flea infested residence is carpet cleaning. Carpets are good breeding grounds for fleas. The eggs and larva of fleas tend to be embedded within carpets, which makes it harder to kill them.
