Fleas (Prevention (only))

Fleas are extremely annoyed by anything citrusy. Rather, they are repelled by citrus smells. In order to stop them from even trying to come close to you, you should mix yourself a nice citrus spray which you will use as an air refreshener.

What you should do is take a lemon, slice it into pieces, put it in a pot with water and let it come to a boil. It should sit overnight, so it will be ready for use in the morn. Spray it all over your house and more particularly, pay a special spraying to the areas where you suspect the fleas are dwelling. Aside from the hotspots in your home, you should spray your ankles and arms as well. This should help a lot in preventing the future flea bites, and in turn, the whole house is going to smell nice and refreshing.

For some unexplicable reason, as it is unbearable to many other wingy or four-legged creatures, it is equally terrible to fleas as well. Whatever you cook, try spicing it up with some garlic. Or in case you want to improve your immune system, just munch on some raw garlic from time to time and you'll be clear off any potential bloodsucking pests. The best way to use garlic is to give it a quick roast on the bread.

Warning: Never feed garlic to your dog, since it is highly toxic to them!

There are several essential oils that will most likely work to ward off the fleas thanks to their strong smell. By mixing some of them and rubbing them directly onto your skin, you can prevent them from attacking or biting you.

Eucalyptus, lavender and cedarwood oil work miracles against the hungry fleas. Their smell is way to offensive for fleas to even try to approach you. What you should do with both eucalyptus and lavender oil is to mix a few drops of each oil with some water, for which you will need a spray bottle. Shake it up and spray onto your ankles or arms. For ultimate combo effect, you can even mix both oils into your spray.

As for the cedarwood, you should apply a few drops of this oil to your pillow, in order to discourage the fleas to nest in your bedding or mattress.