Natural Flea Killer
The Best Flea Killer for Outdoor Control is Organic

What is it made of? Flea Nematodes. If you're not familiar with Nematodes, here is a definition I found from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Nematodes

Nematodes are the most numerous multicellular animals on earth. A handful of soil will contain thousands of the microscopic worms, many of them parasites of insects, plants or animals.

Nematodes vs. Chemical Insecticides

Insects can build up a resistance to chemicals, but they cannot build up a resistance to nematodes.

Nematodes are a natural organic flea control that are like a gift that keeps on giving. They eat and multiply, living in your soil for years. What could be better?

And if you don't have fleas in the yard, chances are, you won't have fleas in the house.

Cost of Nematodes

The price I found online at Fleabusters is as follows:

$38.00 - 1 Million (Covers 2000-3000 Sq.Ft.)

$68.00 - 6 Million (Covers 1/4 Acre)

The Good News

Here's something we can treat our yards with that won't kill the insects we want in our yard. I hate the thought of spraying chemicals that can kill the cute critters in my yard, like the butterflies, various lizards, toads and serenading cicadas. Plus I would worry about the birds and squirrels eating anything in my yard that's tainted. Now I can breathe.

The Bad News

Since these natural flea killers are alive, you must get them in your yard within a week or so. You can't put them on the garage shelf and wait until you have time. You must make the time.

To give you an idea of the process, here is an overview of instructions from Fleabusters.

Storing and Spraying Nematodes

STORAGE

Nematodes are alive and should be released within 7-10 days of arrival. Refrigeration at 40-50 degrees F is the best way to temporarily store them.

RELEASE

Rinse the container, as completely as possible, into one gallon of water. You now have a concentrate. The nematodes can withstand pressures up to 300 psi, therefore, you can apply them using your injector system, or dilute them with more water and use a pump sprayer, hose-end sprayer or watering can.

It is best to release them in the evening. A rinse of plain water after application will help insure that they have been carried into the root zone.

If You Are Considering Chemicals Like Dog Flea Medicine

If you feel you must use something that isn't a natural flea killer, consider this eBook. Flea Control Secrets teaches the triangle of successful flea control using less toxic options. It also shares information on the product safety investigation started in 2009 after the reports of severe reactions and deaths of pets from major flea control products. Be informed.

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