Fleas are known for their unsightly, itchy and distressing bites, with fleas in the home being unsanitary and dangerous for your pets.
A flea infestation can be amongst the most tricky to get rid of, with the tiny pests invading homes and finding places to hide.
They seek out warmth, hiding in places such as bedding and carpets and are often unseen by the naked eye.
However, there is a simple way to get rid of fleas and stop them coming back, by using bicarbonate of soda.
According to pest control site FleaBite.net, one home remedy that kills fleas is using bicarbonate of soda.
The site begins with saying: “There is no magic formula for controlling ticks and fleas on your pets, however, there are ways of natural flea control.”
One way is using the baking ingredient, which works by getting rid of the fleas larvae and eggs.
Simply sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on carpets, bedding and furniture.
Take a hard brush and rub it into the fabric and leave overnight to work.
The next day, vacuum the carpets and fabrics thoroughly, sucking up all the dying and dead fleas.
Make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag contents immediately as it will most likely have dead flea eggs and larvae in it.
Another cheap and easy method to keeping fleas at bay is by using simple dish soap.
It involves creating a flea trap using dish soap and warm water, filling a bowl with the solution and leaving it in rooms affected by fleas in the house.
It is reported by Rentokil.com that the solution acts as a glue, trapping fleas and drowning them.
However, this method is more down to luck and placement of the bowl as there is nothing attracting the fleas to the water.
Another distressing pest Britons want to rid their homes of are flies.
Flies are one of the most irritating pests around, finding their way into Britons homes and never seeming to find a way out.
In the warmer months, the fly population soars, with warmer temperatures acting as the perfect climate for breeding.
While flies are mostly harmless, they can be distressing and irritating, and some can actually bite leading to a plethora of health problems.
But despite the increase in fly population, there are many ways to keep flies out of your home and stop them coming back for good.