Easy Steps to Keep Fleas Out of Your Home and Yard – Part 1: Outdoors

Flea-Proof Your Yard
Fleas can quickly take over your yard, multiplying fast and laying up to 50 eggs a day. Without prompt action, they can become a serious issue. Securing your outdoor space is essential to stopping them completely.

Lawn Maintenance Tips
A well-kept lawn is a strong first defense against fleas. Grass should be maintained at a healthy height—not too short (above 2 inches)—to support natural flea predators like ants and spiders. Creating a barrier around your home by clearing leaf litter, brush, and plants within 50cm of your foundation is also key.

Steps for a flea-resistant lawn:

• Regular mowing to prevent fleas from hiding in tall grass
• Cleaning up organic debris, especially in shaded areas
• Managing moisture, as fleas thrive in damp conditions
• Removing brush piles and stored items from the yard
• Trimming low-hanging tree branches to allow sunlight to reach the ground

Natural Flea Repellents
Several natural solutions can help control fleas without harming pets or the environment:

• Beneficial Nematodes: Microscopic worms that hunt fleas and their larvae, treating 2,000-3,000 square feet with visible results in 24 hours.
• Cedar Products: Lining your yard perimeter and pet areas with cedar mulch naturally repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
• Diatomaceous Earth: A natural powder that kills fleas by dehydrating them; most effective in dry weather.

Professional Flea Control Options
While DIY methods can help, professional treatments are often more reliable in eradicating flea infestations effectively and thoroughly. With Hitman’s expert flea treatments, starting at just $77 as part of the Complete Pest Package, you get a powerful approach to flea control that’s hard to achieve on your own.

Our professional flea control services include:

• Safe, targeted application of pet-friendly insecticides
• Focused treatments for high-risk areas
• Integrated solutions combining outdoor and indoor flea control

Combining professional treatment with proper lawn care and natural deterrents ensures a flea-free yard. Shaded, humid spots are hotspots for fleas, so professional treatments can offer the precise, comprehensive protection that DIY methods alone may not achieve.

For effective, long-lasting flea control, contact Hitman Pest Control for professional treatments that go beyond DIY methods.