I used essential oils around couch edges along with traps—it helped reduce adult fleas indoors without resorting to foggers.
@DryDogDude’s mention of daily vacuuming is huge. Cleaning floors, mats, and pet areas daily made a serious difference in my home.”
@LindaWild Sticky traps help you locate hotspots. Once I identified those areas, targeted sprays and washes slowed them way down.
Treat pets proactively (topical or oral meds), then handle the environment. Traps alert you, but meds eliminate hosts.
@ScienceBuffBen I like your logic—traps catch adults, but eggs and larvae hide. Layering steps is what finally capped my infestation.
For homes with pets, I prefer steam cleaning carpets first, then traps plus pet-safe treatments. No harsh chemicals needed at all.
Adding cedar chips in pet’s bed area along with traps created a scent barrier. We saw fewer fleas and better results after a week.
If you or a family member is sensitive—like with CatCareGuru—you can do baited traps + vacuuming + regular pet shampooing. That combo worked well for us.