Fleas and ticks are a problem if you have pets at home. Pet owners are always worried if their pets will catch fleas, and if it will be passed on to them. Although they are tiny in size, fleas are known to jump around 5 to 6 inches high. If you experience the problem of fleas and ticks at home, here are some home solutions that you can use. The incidents of fleas biting humans are rare, but it is very common in pets.

When pets suffer from insect bites, the area swells up and there is itchiness. You can try these home remedies for flea and tick prevention:

1. Dish soap
You can create a flea trap by taking a dish filled with warm water, dish soap, and placing it in the rooms at night. Fleas are nocturnal creatures and move around during the night. The water and dish soap act as a glue and trap fleas because of the viscosity of the solution. This method will trap the fleas, and this process can be repeated in the morning.

2. Herbal flea spray
You can use a herbal flea spray for flea and tick prevention. You can make one at home by mixing vinegar, water, lemon juice, and witch hazel. However, before you create the spray, you should vacuum your home properly, and clean the bedding and cushions as they could be infested. You can then spray the carpets, furniture, floors, windows, and pet bedding.

3. Baking soda
A very effective natural remedy for flea and tick prevention is baking soda. Vacuum your home properly including the carpet and the furniture. After that, lay down the baking soda along the carpets and furniture, and rub it into the fabric with a hard brush. Then, vacuum your home again and empty the remaining contents into the trash can.

4. Salt
Just like baking soda, salt is the best natural remedy for flea and tick prevention. Salt is a dehydrating agent and helps to get rid of adult fleas. You can simply sprinkle salt in each room all over the carpets, leave it in for a couple of days, and then vacuum the place.

5. Lemon spray
A lemon is used to treat wasp stings and is a great remedy to treat fleas. Take a pint of water and add a thin slice of lemon to it. Boil the water, keep it overnight, and pour it in a spray bottle. Spray it in the infested areas but do not soak or dampen.

6. Diatomaceous earth
This is in fact fossilized algae’s microscopic remains. This fine powder is not toxic to humans but will get rid of fleas as it dehydrates them. Sprinkle this on the area that is affected by fleas; leave it for two days and then vacuum.