We will separately note that IGR does not instantly kill adult fleas, but makes them infertile, or ensures that they lay eggs that will never hatch. National Pesticide Information Center confirms this information and gives good advice to all those who decided to use the IGR in their house: “IGRs do not kill adult insects and using more of a product will not make it more effective. Always follow mixing instructions on the label.” Organic & Natural Flea Killers for Home People in the household who are asthmatic or suffer from allergies may prefer to plan to be out of the house overnight Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid pesticide. It can directly affect the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and convulsions. So do flea bombs work? Yes, they are fairly effective for killing fleas but due to the toxins they release, I recommend only using them when the flea situation is very bad. There are also a few other problems like:

A flea fogger is a small aerosol canister that contains insecticide. To use this flea product, simple release one of them in each regular sized room to kill the fleas. The five chemicals that are usually responsible for controlling the flea outbreak are Cypermethrin, Methroprene, Nylar, Permethrin and Tetramethrin. Depending on brand, your flea fogger could contain one or more of those active ingredients and since they can be potentially dangerous for pets and even yourself, please make sure you leave the house while bombing. Pre-Bombing Prep:Preparing the area before using flea bombs is key, including vacuuming floors, carpets and furniture; vacuuming pet hair from floors; removing pet food, water dishes and toys from the treated area and disposing/covering any exposed kitchen food utensils to ensure even distribution; as well as performing any additional steps necessary in preparation. Determine the best location for the fogger. It is better to put it in the central room, from where fog can easily spread to all the neighboring rooms.Electrical appliances (and lights) need to be turned off and covered as foggers are usually highly flammable! All gas ignition systems should also be turned off as this can pose a potential fire hazard. While I understand that blowing up the house will definitely get rid of the fleas, I don’t recommend it as a viable solution. 😉 Traps are considered to be an effective method for eliminating adult fleas indoors: They are attracted by the combination of baits and the adhesive agent won’t let them out. According to the scientists from the University of Florida, “Fleas will gravitate towards sources of warmth and light. Adult fleas are highly mobile and are attracted to the traps while foraging at night.” Users report that the product can completely clean the yard of fleas in one application – but even in this case, there’s no harm to continue using it as a preventive measure. It would be particularly useful when you have a lot of pets at home that spend time on the street and you do not want to get fleas in your house again after their treatment. Make sure you keep your face away from the canister when deploying it. Flea bombs usually spray the gas upwards (vertically) and serious damage can be done if this hits you square in the face. All toiletries should be stored away safely, unless of course you would like to brush your teeth with poison 😉

This trap is only for indoors use, as it requires a power supply connection. The Zero In Flea Killer lures insects with the lamp light, heat, and smell of the bait, as well as with its color at a distance of up to 30 feet. The manufacturer claims that it is even able to entice upholstery fleas, so they were following the light (or “the temple” as the buyers call it) like little zombies. Open all the doors and drawers, which don’t contain anything listed in the first point. In that way, the substance will be able to cover a larger area. Close the windows.Smoke Bomb Professional Strength Fogger Fumigator for Fleas Bed Bugs Moths Cluster Fly Spider Poultry Red Mite and All Insects Killer Midi Fumer 11g by Pest O One® Shut all the windows to keep the fog inside for as long as possible. You can even use household tape to seal up the windows if they don’t close properly. If you haven’t use any spot on treatment for your pets (yet), I highly recommend that you kill their fleas using dawn soap. It is safe, non-toxic and provides instant results. Don’t do it too often however, as it can dry out their skin. Flea bombs will not kill the fleas on your pets! You also need to treat your dogs and get rid of the fleas on your cats as well otherwise you will be fighting a losing battle. To protect you and your animals from fleas, selecting an effective flea bomb is the key. In this article, we emphasised safety, effectiveness, and type.