Fleas are a common nuisance for pet owners, but you don't have to resort to harsh chemicals to keep them at bay. Homemade flea sprays are a natural and effective way to protect your pets and your home from these pesky pests. Here are 10 DIY flea spray recipes that you can easily make at home:
- Lemon Flea Spray
- Vinegar Flea Spray
- Lavender Flea Spray
- Apple Cider Vinegar Flea Spray
- Rosemary Flea Spray
- Cedarwood Flea Spray
- Eucalyptus Flea Spray
- Neem Oil Flea Spray
- Pennyroyal Flea Spray
- Peppermint Flea Spray
Combine 2 lemons, sliced, with 1 quart of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray your pet's fur, bedding, and the areas where they spend time.
Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray your pet's coat, avoiding their eyes, ears, and mouth. You can also use this solution on your carpets, furniture, and bedding.
Combine 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Lavender is known for its calming properties and flea-repelling scent.
Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle. Spray your pet's coat and massage the mixture into their fur. Apple cider vinegar is a natural flea repellent and can also help soothe itchy skin.
Boil 2 cups of fresh rosemary in 2 pints of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and add 1 gallon of warm water. Let it cool, then pour it into a spray bottle. Spray your pet's fur, bedding, and around your home to repel fleas.
Combine 20 drops of cedarwood essential oil with 1/2 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat. Cedarwood oil has natural insecticidal properties and can help repel fleas.
Mix 5-10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Eucalyptus oil is a natural flea repellent and can also help relieve itching.
Combine 2 teaspoons of neem oil with 1 pint of warm water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat, bedding, and around your home. Neem oil is a natural insecticide and can help control flea infestations.
Boil 1 cup of fresh pennyroyal leaves in 1 quart of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and let it cool. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Pennyroyal is a natural flea repellent but should be used with caution as it can be toxic to pets in large quantities.
Mix 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat, bedding, and around your home. Peppermint oil has a refreshing scent and can help repel fleas.