Homemade Flea Traps
30 November 2006Here’s a little tip that will save you some money if you’ve got pets. Anyone that does knows that getting a flea infestation can be a complete hassle, not to mention expensive - most of the pills and medicines run you anywhere from $50 to $100. There are, however, cheaper ways to deal with the problem. One kind of neat thing I’ve seen are what is called a flea trap - which is basically just a warm lightbulb attached to a glue trap. You can see ones for sale online here. They’re pretty cheap, but you can go even cheaper because the concept is so simple. The basic idea is that fleas are attracted to warmth - that’s how they find your pet so they can bite them. They’ll jump to anything that generates heat. So all you need is a lamp or other lightbulb that generates a noticeable amount of heat - set it up over a small, broad dish or pan filled with soapy water. The fleas think they’re jumping on your dog or cat - and they end up stuck in the water instead. It’s not perfect, but it’s nearly free.
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