Chemical-free Flea and Tick Prevention

[Nikitta34]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Petsmart sells something with the same ingredients. I bought some, have not tried it yet.

Ooh, what's it called?

[Yorkiedaze]

I've never had a dog get fleas, and I've never used chemical's. Between feeding real food instead of dog food, and having a great immune system because of it, plus only use all natural repellents, it all works perfectly.

Increased Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Control Products for Pets | Pesticides | US EPA

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Nikitta34

Ooh, what's it called?

Sentry Natural Defense. It is supposed to kill fleas and ticks on contact. Contains:

Peppermint oil
Cinnamon Oil
Lemon Grass oil
Clove Oil
Thyme Oil


Another alternative is Neem Oil. You can find that at Petco in the natural products section.

[RowdysMom]

Thanks for all these wonderful natural repellant recipes!!!

I do not use chemicals on my babies, so this is what I do. I realize that some people have large yards or there may be other reasons that this won’t work for everyone, but here goes……

Beneficial nematodes are the answer to flea control in your yard. Read more about them here March Biological Natural Pest Control Beneficial Insects Ladybugs Fly Parasites Praying Mantis Fly Control Fly Predators They are microscopic organisms that feed on a variety of soil insects and they will keep fleas, etc. out of your yard. If you have fleas in your yard, then you will never get them off your baby. Of course, if you live in an apartment, then this solution won’t work for you.

Also, that does not mean that your baby won't get a flea when they go on a walk or that a flea might crawl over into your yard from the neighbors yard. But that can be controlled by a natural repellant or bathing your babies in Dawn dishwashing soap or some other non-toxic method. If there are no fleas in your yard, then you CAN win the battle.

The nematodes will also keep the fire ants out of your yard and that is a great benefit to those of us who live in the south. I have used the nematodes for 6-7 years and have not had a flea problem in all that time. I have outdoor dogs living on both sides of my yard too. The nematodes work great!

You can usually get them at any organic gardening store. They can also be ordered, but they must be kept cool or they will die, so if you order them, be sure the supplier plans to cool ship them. Also, follow the directions EXACTLY for putting them on the yard. You will have to water your yard in the summer when it is very dry, enough so that the nematodes do not dry up and die - maybe once a week or so, if it is not raining.

I have outdoor dogs on both sides of my yard so I put diatamaceous earth around the perimeter of my yard to keep the fleas from crawling into my yard. It works great, but it must be reapplied after a heavy rain. It is also a non-toxic pest control substance. http://www.hydromall.com/happy_grower16.html I sprinkle it on my roses to control little pesky bugs who want to chew the leaves!!!

I know is sounds a little nutty, but it really works!
Good luck!

[romeos mommy]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Sentry Natural Defense. It is supposed to kill fleas and ticks on contact. Contains:

Peppermint oil
Cinnamon Oil
Lemon Grass oil
Clove Oil
Thyme Oil


Another alternative is Neem Oil. You can find that at Petco in the natural products section.

neem oil works , but you have to use a lot of it.

[Nikitta34]

Originally Posted by RowdysMom

Thanks for all these wonderful natural repellant recipes!!!

I do not use chemicals on my babies, so this is what I do. I realize that some people have large yards or there may be other reasons that this won’t work for everyone, but here goes……

Beneficial nematodes are the answer to flea control in your yard. Read more about them here March Biological Natural Pest Control Beneficial Insects Ladybugs Fly Parasites Praying Mantis Fly Control Fly Predators They are microscopic organisms that feed on a variety of soil insects and they will keep fleas, etc. out of your yard. If you have fleas in your yard, then you will never get them off your baby. Of course, if you live in an apartment, then this solution won’t work for you.

Also, that does not mean that your baby won't get a flea when they go on a walk or that a flea might crawl over into your yard from the neighbors yard. But that can be controlled by a natural repellant or bathing your babies in Dawn dishwashing soap or some other non-toxic method. If there are no fleas in your yard, then you CAN win the battle.

The nematodes will also keep the fire ants out of your yard and that is a great benefit to those of us who live in the south. I have used the nematodes for 6-7 years and have not had a flea problem in all that time. I have outdoor dogs living on both sides of my yard too. The nematodes work great!

You can usually get them at any organic gardening store. They can also be ordered, but they must be kept cool or they will die, so if you order them, be sure the supplier plans to cool ship them. Also, follow the directions EXACTLY for putting them on the yard. You will have to water your yard in the summer when it is very dry, enough so that the nematodes do not dry up and die - maybe once a week or so, if it is not raining.

I have outdoor dogs on both sides of my yard so I put diatamaceous earth around the perimeter of my yard to keep the fleas from crawling into my yard. It works great, but it must be reapplied after a heavy rain. It is also a non-toxic pest control substance. http://www.hydromall.com/happy_grower16.html I sprinkle it on my roses to control little pesky bugs who want to chew the leaves!!!

I know is sounds a little nutty, but it really works!
Good luck!

Interesting... I live in an apartment though...

[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Sentry Natural Defense. It is supposed to kill fleas and ticks on contact. Contains:

Peppermint oil
Cinnamon Oil
Lemon Grass oil
Clove Oil
Thyme Oil


Another alternative is Neem Oil. You can find that at Petco in the natural products section.

FYI, the Sentry Natural Defense has a very strong odor of cinnamon and clove. Might want to spray it on outside!