Fleas in House

Used as an ingredient in commercial brand anti-flea products, Borax can act as an effective flea control agent even on its own. Its efficiency in getting rid of fleas is long-lasting, and while it may cause irritation to the eye, skin and throat, it is not too hazardous to one’s health, and is thus reasonably safe to use around the house.

Like all living creatures, fleas cannot live without water, and Borax is deadly to them because it dehydrates them. But while it is almost instantly lethal to flea eggs and larvae, it takes a bit more time (about 2-6 weeks) for it to take effect on adult fleas. However, the use of Borax will nevertheless interrupt the life cycle of that particular generation of fleas, significantly decimating their population. But should a new batch of fleas arrive to infest one’s home, the traces of Borax that still remain from last time will still be able to take care of them. The potency of Borax continues for extended periods, and any fleas and larvae that would be produced by the new fleas will not be given a chance to reach maturation.

Before one begins to apply the Borax, it is essential to tidy up the home first. Clean up the mess around the house; don’t leave any clothes, shoes or any other personal items lying around. The furniture should be moved to uncover the secluded corners of the house that could make potential breeding grounds for fleas. The carpets should be thoroughly vacuumed; the less traces of grime there is, the deeper the Borax will be able to work in and make contact with the hidden fleas. Cloth furniture should likewise be vacuumed and the cushions removed to get to the folds and tight spaces where the fleas may retreat to.

The Borax powder is then sprinkled onto those places favored by fleas; on the carpet, in darkened nooks and crannies, inside cabinets, and underneath furniture. One should also take note of places in the house where the pet spends a lot of time in. After the Borax has been applied, use a push broom to spread it evenly over the entire surface of the area it is sprinkled on, doing so in a single direction. To get the powder deeper in the carpet, keep pushing it in a back-and-forth manner until no visible trace of it remains on the carpet’s surface. The furniture should also be treated with Borax, sprinkling it on their surface and working it into their fabric using a hand broom. As with the carpet, the powder should be worked in until there is no visible trace of it left on the surface. Excess traces remaining on the surface of the furniture should be vacuumed.

After the application of the Borax, wait for a period of 24-36 hours. After the allotted time, one may resume vacuuming the house to suck up the dehydrated flea remains left in the process. The Borax left in the carpet will continue to take effect for as long as 1 year. But if the carpet were to be washed, one will have to apply the Borax once more in order to ward off further flea infestations.

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