Herbal way to rid of fleas?/recipes

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This is some stuff I have collected from different sources:

Elizebeth (on this list) also sent me the first one on this list. (i beleive

it is her recipe/homemade flea collar)

Pam

 

Homemade Flea Collars

1 bandana

2 feet of strong rope

2 rubber bands

3 tablespoons each of dried herbs (crushed)

Lavender

Pennyroyal

Eucalyptus

4 drops each

Cedarwood Oil

Citronella Oil

Geranium Oil

Laying the bandana flat, pour herbs into the center forming a line going

cattycorner on the bandana. Mix the oils together in a small dish and pour

over the line of herbs. Lay the rope across the herb line with equal measure

sticking off both ends of bandana. Taking the corner closest to you fold

bandana over to form a triangle. Gather the bandana tightly around the rope

as you go, roll the bandana into one long tube. *Herbs should be equally

dispersed along the rolled length. Secure each in of your " tube " with a

rubber band (tightly). Be cautious on fitting your new flea collar on your

dog. You do not want it too tight of course, but also not loose enough for

her to bite at it and spill herbs all over the place. I used this on my

puppies since I did not want to use chemicals when they were young.

** Use a strong knot and not a slip knot when securing the bandana.**

Bedding Stuffing

Add in the pillowcase of your dogs' floor pillow to keep fleas at bay:

Cedar chips

Dried Lavender

Pennyroyal

 

 

 

 

 

Make an herbal flea powder

Combine one part each of as many of these powdered herbs as you can find:

eucalyptus

fennel

rosemary

rue

wormwood

yellow dock

Put this mixture in a standard shaker-top jar (such as a jar used for

parsley flakes).

Apply the flea powder sparingly to your pet's coat by brushing backward with

your hand or a comb, and sprinkling it onto the base of the hairs,

especially on the neck, back, and belly. If infestation is severe, use

several times a week. After each treatment, put your pet outside for awhile

so that the disgruntled tenants vacate your pets fur in the backyard (and

not in your house).

Use an herbal flea collar

These collars are impregnated with insect-repellent herbal oils. Some are

designed to be “re-charged” with the oils, and can be used repeatedly.

Others are designed for a specific usage period before replacement. You can

buy these types of products at local health food stores.

 

Add brewer's yeast or garlic to pet food to keep fleas away

Yeast is an effective way to control fleas, particularly if your pet's

health is good to begin with. Many people also praise garlic as an effective

flea repellent, though current scientific studies do not yet support this.

(You may also rub trace amounts of garlic directly into your pet's coat as a

means to apply.)

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Flea Allergies

A common problem among cats and dogs is flea sensitivity and allergy. Key in

preventing flea problems is a healthy natural diet. Supplement diet with

either formula given above. You may add Kelp powder and Echinacea powder to

their diet and Omega-3 Oil, fresh Garlic or capsules would stimulate their

immune system

In the “hot spots” produced by excessive itching and chewing, thickly coat

with an herbal salve made with St. John’s Wort, Calendula and Comfrey.

De-flea your house regularly. Vacuum frequently with a strong suction

machine, especially in the warm weather. Carpets should be vacuumed and

furniture your pet may sit on. Hard wood floors should be waxed or oiled to

smother the flea eggs. The pet’s sleeping area should also be de-fleaed.

Make cedar sleeping pillows (cedar is a natural flea repellant) and change

the chips when the scent is gone. A good natural flea powder should be on

the entire sleeping area.

Bathe the animal regularly. Use a mild non-detergent base soap. Most soap

dry out the natural oils. Keep the pet in warm water for 8 to 10 minutes (a

challenge with cats). This drowns the fleas. Make a strong Eucalyptus tea to

bathe the animal. Use the fresh leaves if you have them or use the oil

directly in the water. Be sure to bathe the head and neck carefully.

Flea Shampoo

½ cup castile soap

½ teaspoon orange essential Oil

Mix the oil with the soap and store in glass bottle in cool dark closet.

Flea Repellent Oil

Make a mixture with pure essential oils:

3 drops Eucalyptus

3 drops Pennyroyal (substitute Citronella oil for cats)

3 drops Rosemary

*Caution when using essential oils on cats – use sparingly since they like

to lick their fur.

Mix the oils together and dilute in 2 Tablespoons with a fixed vegetable

oil, such as almond or olive oil. Rub a small amount into your hands and

apply to the fur. Store in a dry cool place and apply daily until the fleas

are gone.

OR mix

3 drops Eucalyptus

3 drops Lavender

3 Drops Peppermint

*Caution when using essential oils on cats – use sparingly since they like

to lick their fur.

Flea Collar

Use pure essential oils.

10 drops Pennyroyal (Citronella for cats)

5 drops Eucalyptus

5 drops Cedarwood

5 drops Lavender

Combine the essential oils, and with a dropper, run a thin bead of essential

oils along a leash or segment of soft cotton rope, let sit for 30 minutes.

Secure collar around the animal’s neck, but not too loose to get caught on

anything. Lasts 1-2 weeks.

Flea Powder

Use pure essential oils.

1 teaspoon Pennyroyal (for cats Sage or Rosemary)

1 teaspoon Citronella

2 teaspoons Eucalyptus

1 pint Eucalyptus tea

Mix together and put into spray bottle. Apply several times a day. Shake

well before each use.

OR mix

1 cup water

20 drops Cedarwood

Mix together, put into spray bottle and use frequently; shake well before

each use.

Flea Powder

1 cup Diatomaceus Earth (clay)

2 Tablespoons Citronella

4 Tablespoon Eucalyptus

4 Tablespoons Sweet Orange

(Diatomaceus Earth is a microscopic skeleton of diatins. Their sharp

skeletal structure cuts into the flea scales and kills them).

Mix the oils into the clay. Powder. Cover with a porous towel and let sit

for several hours. When dry, use a wire whip to stir the oils into the clay.

The mixture should smell very strong. If not, repeat the oils and the

process. Put into a spice shaker or powder container. Use frequently.

OR mix

20 drops cedarwood

10 drops Lemon or citronella

10 drops Eucalyptus

1 cup cornstarch

Add the essential oils to the cornstarch and mix well. Let sit for a few

days, covered. Put into a shaker can. Shake onto fur and rub in.

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FLOOR WASH

Problems with fleas in your home? Try cleaning your floors and baseboards

with this mixture. Boil 1 quart of water. Remove from heat Add 2 tablespoons

of dried pennyroyal and 1 tablespoon of peppermint. Cover. Steep 15 minutes.

Strain and cool. This mixture can be harmful to pets if ingested. Keep your

pets away from the areas you have applied this mixture to until dry.

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Herbal Flea Powder and Doggie Deodorizer Recipe. 1 Extra large box of baking

soda, 2 lbs Cornstarch. Blend the following to a fine powder: 2 cups dried

pennyroyal, 2 cups dried lavender, 1 cup dried Rosemary. The following

essential oils: 20 drops citronella 20 drops lemon 30 drops pennyroyal 20

drops rosemary Mix all ingredients and leave the scents mingle a few days.

Sprinkle on your pets coat.

 

Make your own flea repellent pillows.

For a dog pillow: 2 oz. Pennyroyal, 1 oz Thyme, 1 oz Wormwood. Mix these

herbs together and place inside your dogs pillow or sew your own with heavy

denim type material.

 

For a cat pillow: 2 oz Pennyroyal, 1 oz Catnip, 1 oz Chamomile. Mix these

herbs together and place inside your cats pillow or sew your own pillow.

 

Flea Powder

This works for both cats and dogs. 2 oz Pennyroyal, 1 oz Wormwood, 1 oz

Rosemary, large dash of cayenne.

Mix all ingredients together. Store in a container and use when necessary.

 

To keep fleas out of your pets bed try one of these herbs under your pets

blanket. Tansy, Pennyroyal, Mugwort, Yarrow, Feverfew, Wormwood, Thyme, and

Chamomile.

 

Feed your animal a diet that has plenty of B vitamins, extra supplements of

brewers yeast, wash the bedding with a drawstring pouch filled with

Pennyroyal.

 

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