Fleas are parasites that are less than 5 millimeters in size and mainly infest animals. Preferred are cats or dogs, rarely also humans can be affected by fleas. The latter occurs mainly in poor hygienic conditions, but is rarely seen nowadays.
Fleas can jump very high and far. They usually show themselves as black crumbs, for example on laundry. They claw firmly at the infested host and become active by sucking blood.
They typically leave behind several small stings, which are arranged in rows. These are accompanied by a high level of itching, which is why increased scratching can lead to inflammation and infection. It is therefore important to fight fleas effectively.
Anti-Flea-Spray by yourself
There are different anti-flea sprays that can be used against fleas and can be easily produced by yourself. If a person is infested by fleas, the anti-flea spray can be made from the This ingredients are mixed well and then warmed slightly so that the chili extract can be spread well. The finished anti-flea spray can now be used, decanted in a spray bottle.
It can be applied several times a day to the affected skin areas. A mixture of can also be used as an anti-flea spray for human infestation. If the infestation of fleas is limited to pets, such as cats or dogs, the Anti-Flea-Spray can also be made from rosemary.
For this purpose, a few fresh leaves are boiled off and after cooling down they are poured into a spray bottle. Alternatively, mint leaves can also be used. Also suitable is dishwashing liquid, which can be well mixed with water in a spray bottle and used.
- Juice of a lemon
- One teaspoon of cooking oil and
- Chili seeds and
- 200 milliliters of water can be produced.
- Water and
- The oils of tea tree, geranium and lavender in equal proportions
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