How to Flea Bomb a House
Calculate the square footage of the area you will be treating., Purchase a quality brand flea bomb., Read the package instructions completely., Plan a time where everyone in the household including pets will be gone for several hours., Open doors...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Calculate the square footage of the area you will be treating.
Flea bombs come in a variety of sizes depending on the brand and chemicals they contain.
In general you will need 1 bomb per room you are treating; however in some cases, 1 bomb in a hallway adjacent to open doors can treat multiple rooms.
Read the label carefully to determine the size of the area the product treats., Ask your veterinarian for his or her advice on which products they recommend.
Check with friends and family for their opinions on the effectiveness of a flea bomb they might have used, or check online for feedback and reviews.
Ask sales associates at your local home improvement or hardware store for any information they may have concerning flea bombs, but always back up what you're told by a retailer with your own quality research. , Most flea bombs operate in similar ways.
Ensure that you have read the directions carefully and fully prior to setting off the flea bomb in your home. , The chemicals in the flea bomb are poisons which can easily cause illness to people and pets.
Check the label on your flea bomb to ensure that your family is safe and can stay out of the house for the label's recommended time period. , Open all doors to infested rooms so the chemicals from the flea bomb can kill the fleas.
Open cabinet doors and drawers to kill fleas inside furniture. , Remove such items from open cabinet doors or drawers to keep them away from the spray.
Storing items away from the chemicals is much easier than cleaning them when the flea bomb is finished. , The chemicals from the flea bomb can soil furniture, tables and countertops or damage electronic equipment.
Cover these items with sheets or plastic tarps to prevent damage.Old sheets can be found easily at your local thrift store.
Plastic painting tarps are available from hardware and auto stores. , Chemicals in a flea bomb are dangerous to fish.
If you can't move your fish tank to another location, cover it up well and seal it tightly with plastic wrap. , The chemicals and propellants in a flea bomb can be flammable.
Turn off the heater or air conditioner and extinguish the pilot light.
Cut the power to all fans. , Make sure that the flea bomb chemicals do not leak outside the house and have maximum effectiveness by closing all openings to the outside prior to treatment. , The vibrations from a vacuum cleaner cause flea larvae to emerge making your flea bomb treatment as effective as possible., Flea eggs and larvae may find shelter in piles of dirty clothes.
Ensure that you have laundered all of your clothes, or bag the clothes and take to a laundry mat while you are bombing the house., Placing a protective covering under the flea bomb will prevent the residues from the product from staining the floor directly around the flea bomb. , Once a flea bomb is activated you should vacate the house immediately to prevent illness due to pesticide exposure. , Follow package directions to activate the flea bomb.
If you are setting off multiple flea bombs, start in the room furthest from the exit and work your way out.
Once a flea bomb has been activated do not reenter the room. , Avoid unnecessary exposure to the chemicals in a flea bomb by keeping all pets and people out of the house for 2 to 4 hours.
Read the label carefully to determine the recommended time frame to be away from the house. , While you are away from the home it is important to remove fleas from your pet so they do not bring them back into the home as soon as you return.
Ask your veterinarian about pills containing nitenpyramto kill any adult fleas that are on your pet.
Bathe your pet with a flea controlling shampoo.
Take your pet to a groomer to get a professional flea treatment or dip. , Dead fleas, chemical residue and a coating of dust are common things to find after a flea bomb treatment.
Vacuum and mop floors thoroughly, clean tables and countertops, wash sheets and clothes, and wash all surfaces.
It's recommended that you wear gloves when cleaning, and dispose of the gloves after cleaning to avoid picking up chemical traces on your skin. , The smell of the pesticides may persist for several hours or days after treatment.
Open doors and turn on any ceiling or ventilation fans to help remove the odors from the flea bomb from the house., Daily vacuuming will remove any newly hatched adult fleas that may have survived the flea bomb., Some products are not effective at killing flea eggs.
Flea eggs and larvae may hatch days or weeks after your first treatment.
Monitor your house and pets for several weeks following initial treatment to watch for signs of fleas., Flea dirt or droppings appear as reddish brown specks on your pet.
If your pet is scratching, use a flea comb to check under their fur for signs of flea dirt or adult fleas. -
Step 2: Purchase a quality brand flea bomb.
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Step 3: Read the package instructions completely.
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Step 4: Plan a time where everyone in the household including pets will be gone for several hours.
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Step 5: Open doors and drawers.
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Step 6: Remove eating utensils
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Step 7: small appliances
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Step 8: and crockery.
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Step 9: Cover your tabletops
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Step 10: countertops
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Step 11: special furniture and electronic equipment.
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Step 12: Seal up or move your fish tank.
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Step 13: Turn off all lights and other electrical devices.
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Step 14: Close all windows prior to treatment.
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Step 15: Vacuum and clean your house immediately prior to treatment.
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Step 16: Remove all dirty laundry from the house.
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Step 17: Position the flea bombs on newspaper or plastic bags in the middle of the rooms you are treating.
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Step 18: Ensure all the flea bombs are in place prior to activating any of the bombs.
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Step 19: Activate the flea bombs and vacate the house.
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Step 20: Stay out of the house.
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Step 21: Treat your pet for fleas.
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Step 22: Clean your house when you return.
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Step 23: Open windows to ventilate the house and reduce odors.
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Step 24: Vacuum daily for 10-14 days.
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Step 25: Be prepared for multiple treatments.
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Step 26: Monitor your pet for signs of re-infestation.
Detailed Guide
Flea bombs come in a variety of sizes depending on the brand and chemicals they contain.
In general you will need 1 bomb per room you are treating; however in some cases, 1 bomb in a hallway adjacent to open doors can treat multiple rooms.
Read the label carefully to determine the size of the area the product treats., Ask your veterinarian for his or her advice on which products they recommend.
Check with friends and family for their opinions on the effectiveness of a flea bomb they might have used, or check online for feedback and reviews.
Ask sales associates at your local home improvement or hardware store for any information they may have concerning flea bombs, but always back up what you're told by a retailer with your own quality research. , Most flea bombs operate in similar ways.
Ensure that you have read the directions carefully and fully prior to setting off the flea bomb in your home. , The chemicals in the flea bomb are poisons which can easily cause illness to people and pets.
Check the label on your flea bomb to ensure that your family is safe and can stay out of the house for the label's recommended time period. , Open all doors to infested rooms so the chemicals from the flea bomb can kill the fleas.
Open cabinet doors and drawers to kill fleas inside furniture. , Remove such items from open cabinet doors or drawers to keep them away from the spray.
Storing items away from the chemicals is much easier than cleaning them when the flea bomb is finished. , The chemicals from the flea bomb can soil furniture, tables and countertops or damage electronic equipment.
Cover these items with sheets or plastic tarps to prevent damage.Old sheets can be found easily at your local thrift store.
Plastic painting tarps are available from hardware and auto stores. , Chemicals in a flea bomb are dangerous to fish.
If you can't move your fish tank to another location, cover it up well and seal it tightly with plastic wrap. , The chemicals and propellants in a flea bomb can be flammable.
Turn off the heater or air conditioner and extinguish the pilot light.
Cut the power to all fans. , Make sure that the flea bomb chemicals do not leak outside the house and have maximum effectiveness by closing all openings to the outside prior to treatment. , The vibrations from a vacuum cleaner cause flea larvae to emerge making your flea bomb treatment as effective as possible., Flea eggs and larvae may find shelter in piles of dirty clothes.
Ensure that you have laundered all of your clothes, or bag the clothes and take to a laundry mat while you are bombing the house., Placing a protective covering under the flea bomb will prevent the residues from the product from staining the floor directly around the flea bomb. , Once a flea bomb is activated you should vacate the house immediately to prevent illness due to pesticide exposure. , Follow package directions to activate the flea bomb.
If you are setting off multiple flea bombs, start in the room furthest from the exit and work your way out.
Once a flea bomb has been activated do not reenter the room. , Avoid unnecessary exposure to the chemicals in a flea bomb by keeping all pets and people out of the house for 2 to 4 hours.
Read the label carefully to determine the recommended time frame to be away from the house. , While you are away from the home it is important to remove fleas from your pet so they do not bring them back into the home as soon as you return.
Ask your veterinarian about pills containing nitenpyramto kill any adult fleas that are on your pet.
Bathe your pet with a flea controlling shampoo.
Take your pet to a groomer to get a professional flea treatment or dip. , Dead fleas, chemical residue and a coating of dust are common things to find after a flea bomb treatment.
Vacuum and mop floors thoroughly, clean tables and countertops, wash sheets and clothes, and wash all surfaces.
It's recommended that you wear gloves when cleaning, and dispose of the gloves after cleaning to avoid picking up chemical traces on your skin. , The smell of the pesticides may persist for several hours or days after treatment.
Open doors and turn on any ceiling or ventilation fans to help remove the odors from the flea bomb from the house., Daily vacuuming will remove any newly hatched adult fleas that may have survived the flea bomb., Some products are not effective at killing flea eggs.
Flea eggs and larvae may hatch days or weeks after your first treatment.
Monitor your house and pets for several weeks following initial treatment to watch for signs of fleas., Flea dirt or droppings appear as reddish brown specks on your pet.
If your pet is scratching, use a flea comb to check under their fur for signs of flea dirt or adult fleas.
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