If you have a serious flea invasion, have your carpets steam cleaned. The heat will kill the fleas, but it may not kill all the eggs. They may hatch later, and you may have to steam clean again.

First, use a flea comb on your pet's fur to catch and kill adult fleas. Then focus your vacuuming efforts on pet beds, carpets and furniture. Don't forget those corners and other hidden spots.

If regular vacuuming isn't enough, try sprinkling some salt or baking soda on the carpet or furniture. Salt and baking soda can kill fleas by drying them out. Leave on the salt or baking soda (or ...

Most are somewhat similar and easy to work with. A. To be effective, flea and tick carpet powder must not only kill adult fleas that are causing skin issues with your pet but also the eggs and ...

He recommended vacuuming often to suck up larvae, cocoons and eggs in the carpet. Cohen added if fleas are in the cocoon stage, vacuuming will force them to wake up, making it easier to kill.

A powerful vacuum cleaner with a concentrated crevice tool should suction up the dead fleas and their droppings. A flea carpet powder will continue to kill any fleas that survive the vacuuming.