How to Kill Outside Fleas
Wash toys and objects that might carry fleas.. Remove leaves and other debris.. Mow your lawn and collect the clippings.
Steps
Wash toys and objects that might carry fleas.
Wash toys and objects that might carry fleas.
Remove leaves and other debris.
Remove leaves and other debris.
Mow your lawn and collect the clippings.
Mow your lawn and collect the clippings.
Water the yard thoroughly 24 hours before spraying with insecticide.
Water the yard thoroughly 24 hours before spraying with insecticide.
Choose a hose spray insecticide labelled for the entire flea life cycle.
Choose a hose spray insecticide labelled for the entire flea life cycle.
Wear long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes, and gloves.
Wear long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes, and gloves.
Calibrate your hose sprayer, if necessary.
Calibrate your hose sprayer, if necessary.
Focus on shady, damp areas and spots your pet frequents.
Focus on shady, damp areas and spots your pet frequents.
Stay off the treated area for 4 to 6 hours.
Stay off the treated area for 4 to 6 hours.
Treat pets, interiors, and outdoor areas at the same time.
Treat pets, interiors, and outdoor areas at the same time.
Walk around in long, white athletic socks to check for fleas.
Walk around in long, white athletic socks to check for fleas.
Apply an additional treatment as directed on the label.
Apply an additional treatment as directed on the label.
Keep outdoor areas clean and well-maintained.
Keep outdoor areas clean and well-maintained.
Periodically apply an insect growth regulator (IGR).
Periodically apply an insect growth regulator (IGR).
Consult a professional if necessary.
Consult a professional if necessary.
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