Flea problem

[Barry]

I have a flea problem in  my backyard.  I live in Florida (that is why it is early) does anyone have any tips for the backyard? I have heard that dawn dishwashing liquid diluted works well but I have never tried it.  Any other suggestions other than flea poison?

[janetleej]

I put out the "Over and Out" ant product in the yard, once each season. Its active ingredient is fipronil, which is the same active ingredient in Frontline and TopSpot (which I do not use). Of course it is a flea poison (as well as fire ant poison), but I figure it is better than putting it directly on the dogs once each month. Anyway it works well for us and I only use it once a year.

I have also heard of using borax powder, or  diatomaceous earth - which I suppose would be a more natural remedy - although it has to be reapplied after rain or lawn watering.

Good luck

Janet J.

[papbouv]

A safe product is the Diatomaceous Earth Fleas cannot live it dries them out no posion nothing to hurt the Fur Kids.
Papbouv

[TerriL]

Isin't Florida FUN?????  I have the same issue with my yard.  I use the diatomaceous earth and it works quite well.  I also make sure that the furkids are as protected as possible from them  Buelah is the one who seems to really attract the fleas...I assume it is her long hair.  Good luck and if you find anything that works really well and is safe for the furkids please let me know!