10 Homemade Flea Spray Recipes to Keep Your Pets Flea-Free

Fleas are a common nuisance for pet owners, but you don't have to resort to harsh chemicals to keep them at bay. Homemade flea sprays are a natural and effective way to protect your pets and your home from these pesky pests. Here are 10 DIY flea spray recipes that you can easily make at home:

  1. Lemon Flea Spray
  2. Combine 2 lemons, sliced, with 1 quart of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray your pet's fur, bedding, and the areas where they spend time.

  3. Vinegar Flea Spray
  4. Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray your pet's coat, avoiding their eyes, ears, and mouth. You can also use this solution on your carpets, furniture, and bedding.

  5. Lavender Flea Spray
  6. Combine 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Lavender is known for its calming properties and flea-repelling scent.

  7. Apple Cider Vinegar Flea Spray
  8. Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle. Spray your pet's coat and massage the mixture into their fur. Apple cider vinegar is a natural flea repellent and can also help soothe itchy skin.

  9. Rosemary Flea Spray
  10. Boil 2 cups of fresh rosemary in 2 pints of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and add 1 gallon of warm water. Let it cool, then pour it into a spray bottle. Spray your pet's fur, bedding, and around your home to repel fleas.

  11. Cedarwood Flea Spray
  12. Combine 20 drops of cedarwood essential oil with 1/2 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat. Cedarwood oil has natural insecticidal properties and can help repel fleas.

  13. Eucalyptus Flea Spray
  14. Mix 5-10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Eucalyptus oil is a natural flea repellent and can also help relieve itching.

  15. Neem Oil Flea Spray
  16. Combine 2 teaspoons of neem oil with 1 pint of warm water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat, bedding, and around your home. Neem oil is a natural insecticide and can help control flea infestations.

  17. Pennyroyal Flea Spray
  18. Boil 1 cup of fresh pennyroyal leaves in 1 quart of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and let it cool. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray on your pet's fur, bedding, and living areas. Pennyroyal is a natural flea repellent but should be used with caution as it can be toxic to pets in large quantities.

  19. Peppermint Flea Spray
  20. Mix 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil with 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and spray on your pet's coat, bedding, and around your home. Peppermint oil has a refreshing scent and can help repel fleas.