Fleas (Fleas in garden)

The same as with the majority of the pests, fleas cannot stand water. They easily drown and the "nutritious" flea dirt (feces) is washed away, which unables the flea larvae to feed on it and grow, which decreases their chance of survival to zero and results in their death. You should flood your yard periodically, especially during the dry and sunny season. Be sure to flood the whole area with water, especially around trees, fences, garden furniture and dog house (if you have one). You should pay special attention to each and every patch of grass. Soak it well, since that is where the offspring of the bloodsucking pests are laid.

Spraying your yard with insecticides requires special caution, especially if the yard contains toys and other things which come in contact with your children or pets (if you have any). If there are such things, remove them before you start the process of spraying.

You should choose to use an eco-friendly spray, avoiding the watery areas in order not to contaminate the water. Protect yourself as well, by wearing a dust mask and protective clothing. Before spraying the area, read the instructions in order to prevent potential after effects the spray may trigger.

Keep your children and pets (if you have any) away from the yard while spraying it, and after the process is over, for at least about an hour or two.

There is no need to spray the entire area covering your yard. For higher effectiveness, spray only the potentially affected areas such as tall grass, trees, fences, dog house (in case you have a pet), even the spots under the things lying around the yard. If you have a pet which spends its time outdoors in the fenced area, this is the place that should be treated properly and carefully.

If needed, treatment should be repeated every two or three weeks.

Round worms or nematodes are microscopic organisms that feed on flea larvae and other insects in your yard. They are completely harmless to humans, plants, trees and animals (this includes your pet, if you have one).

You release these round worms on the flea nesting sites through spray. You should spray them directly on the place where the fleas live, in which case you should search for the spots hidden in the shades. One more reason for looking for such shady places is because round worms do not tolerate the hot sun, which can lesser the chance of this natural method's effectiveness.

Group of Nematodes

If you don't wanna sweat it, then don't. There are people who specialize in this particular kind of job - flea extermination! You only have to call the pest control experts who will professionally get rid of the fleas for you. Most probably, these guys are quick and they know their ways through the flea nest, thanks to their vast experience when it comes to dealing with this type of pests. Even before entering your yard, they will know where to look for the root of all evil haunting your peace.

If you fall under people who worry about their image, well, worry not! These guys are usually quite subtle in manner and appearance. Their vehicle is your typical unmarked vehicle, whereas, their outfit is usually not so catchy, so your neighbors won't get the chance to gossip that day, at least not so easily.

Before jumping to this method, you should still consider trying some of the self-managed methods in order to rid yourself of the fleas. If every other fails, this method should most definitely be applied.

During the dry and sunny season, the chances of fleas infesting your garden with more offspring are high. That is just the right climate for their successful breeding. Their typical habitat are the places which are dark and hidden, such as tall grass, tree roots, bottom of the fences, or the favorite playing or relaxing spots for your pet (if you have one). It is recommended that you cut the tall grass, trim the bushes and remove the debris lying around the yard. The tip to discover the flea hotspot is to wear white socks. They're pretty much easily spotted that way since they're jumping and might cross paths with your foot. In order to complete the extermination process, simply flood every critical place in your garden and let it soak for a while. Drowning will do its job and your garden will be clean shaven.

Curiosly, fleas hate the smell of cedar, which makes it a perfect flea repellant. In order to make them go away and found themselves a new place to breed and pester around, simply scatter cedar wood chips around and over the affected and infested places in your garden. You might also go with putting some of the cedar chips along the outer fences so you can make sure there won't be a new influx of outsiders.