Herbal remedies for fleas kill the parasites on the skin of your pet and give it relief against itching caused by the bites of the fleas. These remedies include powdering, bathing, and usage of herbs available in the nature. These remedies prevent the dirty fleas from sticking to your pet's skin. Disinfect the floors of your home since it doesn't create suitable environment for them. The bed of the pet is the most admissible environment for the fleas hence dab the bedding at regular intervals adding eucalyptus oil while you rinse. This essential oil is effective in killing the dust mites too. Using a vacuum cleaner for upholstery, carpets and sprinkling powders to thrash them proper are also some of the useful steps.

Herbal remedies for fleas are usually done by repellent:

1. An effective citrus flea repellent is made from lemon. Immerse a cut lemon in boiling water and leave it overnight for the preparation repellent. Spray it on the body of your pet for killing the fleas.
2. Lavender and cedar wood oil mixed with almond carrier oil makes an effective repellent. Shake the mixture well before spreading it over the pet's skin.
3. Bathe your pet with warm water adding a few drops of tea tree or essential oils. You can use fresh rosemary leaves soaked in water.
4. Feed the pet with garlic since the smell excreted through the skin of the pet won't allow the fleas to stick to the skin.
5. Put some cedar chips around hedge row and also plant herbs like tansy in your garden.

The herbal remedies are actually the alternative medicines that you can easily prepare at your home and can also take the help of the organic herbs or functional food available at home. The alternative treatment for the fleas is not harmful for the fur of the pet.