Fleas
Now here's an idea!!!
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Homemade Flea Trap Using Soap and Light:
Some of the most effective “traps” for killing insects are made with ingredients already in your home. Since fleas are attracted to light, this trap is simple and inexpensive enough so you can make as many as you need.
To make a homemade flea trap, you will need.
Several pie plates or similar (large bowl with low sides)
Dish soap
A candle, tealight, nightlight or other light source
Fill the pie plates with water and about 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Depending on what light source you are using, place the candle in the center of the plate or shine the light directly above the plate (but be careful when using water and electricity in close proximity.) The idea is to force the fleas to enter the bowl of soapy water (which renders them unable to jump, then they drown) as they quest towards the bright light oasis.
When used in conjunction with other methods, this flea trap is very effective at killing adult fleas before they can reproduce.
If you want to purchase a trap, a couple of different types to check out are:
My Flea Trap: Ecological Pet Protector:
Same idea as the homemade trap but uses LED light and sticky pads.
Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap:
Uses color, heat, light, scent and sticky pads to trap and kill fleas. Attracts fleas up to 30 feet away.
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Homemade Flea Trap Using Soap and Light:
Some of the most effective “traps” for killing insects are made with ingredients already in your home. Since fleas are attracted to light, this trap is simple and inexpensive enough so you can make as many as you need.
To make a homemade flea trap, you will need.
Several pie plates or similar (large bowl with low sides)
Dish soap
A candle, tealight, nightlight or other light source
Fill the pie plates with water and about 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Depending on what light source you are using, place the candle in the center of the plate or shine the light directly above the plate (but be careful when using water and electricity in close proximity.) The idea is to force the fleas to enter the bowl of soapy water (which renders them unable to jump, then they drown) as they quest towards the bright light oasis.
When used in conjunction with other methods, this flea trap is very effective at killing adult fleas before they can reproduce.
If you want to purchase a trap, a couple of different types to check out are:
My Flea Trap: Ecological Pet Protector:
Same idea as the homemade trap but uses LED light and sticky pads.
Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap:
Uses color, heat, light, scent and sticky pads to trap and kill fleas. Attracts fleas up to 30 feet away.
