How to Control Fleas by Using Peppermint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know the benefits of using peppermint as flea repellant and ways to use it on your pet.

   Use it in a correct way and you will have a healthy and flea free pet at home. , Mix 3 small cups of rubbing alcohol with a quarter cup of peppermint oil and allow the solution to get settled.
   
   Pour all the solution in a spray bottle and spray it on affected areas specially neck, back etc.
   
   You can also spray it on pets’ bedding and household carpets. , Plant the peppermint tree in your backyard this will help to control the fleas to come to your house. , Soak pads or a cotton ball in the oil and let the extra oil drip off.
   
   Place the sachet in the vacuum and clean the affected areas in the house.
   
   This will help you to clean the flea egg and larva from carpets and bedding. , Measure the length of fiber rope so that it gets easily adjustable in your pet's neck. ,
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   Step 2: Though peppermint does not fully work to kill the fleas but it helps in restricting the attack on pets.

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   Step 3: Keep the peppermint oil in the spray bottle to repel fleas.

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   Step 4: Peppermint has a high scent to which fleas get repelled easily.

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   Step 5: Prepare the peppermint oil sachet.

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   Step 6: Prepare homemade flea collar for your dog with the help of peppermint oil.

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   Step 7: Clean all the existing fleas and ticks with the help of peppermint oil and save your pooch from getting infected with fleas and restricting diseases to them.

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