We strip away the hype surrounding natural flea prevention to reveal what actually works, from vacuuming protocols to oils.

Vinegar is not an effective flea killer but can be diluted to use as a repellent. Regular pet, yard, and home care—and citrus-based repellents—are more effective in getting rid of fleas. Spraying ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vacuum cleaners kill fleas just as well as any poison, surprised U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. They said a standard vacuum cleaner abuses the fleas so much it kills 96 ...

Many a housekeeper has long wondered if vacuuming is sufficient to get rid of fleas. Finally, a study shows vacuuming is indeed an effective weapon. Experiments conducted by Ohio State University ...

dead flea laying on hardwood floor - Rizky Ade Jonathan/Getty Images Household pets like dogs and cats are common carriers of fleas. These tiny insects live outside in tall grass and other moist, ...