how to make a $1 Homemade Flea trap and end your Flea problems for good. 

I have never done so much research in my Life not even for my degree but spent more time on how to kill fleas..

Wash everything - bedding - yours and pets if they get on your comforter. Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum - daily. Place your homemade flea traps in every room at night - 1/4 c Dawn to 3/4 c warm water - stir well. Get you a $5.00 desk lamp and place directly over the shallow flea trap bowl. To keep pets from drinking the mixture - place the dish behind furniture and directly under you bed, behind dressers, under couch. The light will still attract them even if it's not directly over the bowl. Every two or three days, rinse out the traps and get a fresh mixture. If after 3 days of refilling you see no more fleas - keep this up for at least 10 more days - those female fleas have laid eggs so they will hatch as well

also in the past , when I did this, I noticed the fleas seemed to be attracted to certain colored dishes more.........I used a yellow Frisbee once, and they loved that ! honest.

THE FOLLOWING METHOD WORKED FOR ME THE VERY FIRST NIGHT in 2 different areas of known activity. I used a baking pans with large surface areas (sides as low as possible), fleas can jump up to 7 in., hot water, real tealight candle (in the center of pan), dawn (3 tbsp). Also, I plan to vacuum every day for the offspring. *Both pans had 30+ fleas

This is probably the best response to anything that I have ever seen in all of my life.

I did this -- it worked! And, I did not use a light. As a matter of fact, my dish was under the sofa in the dark, but my cats sleep on the sofa when they come inside for the evening, so it was the best place to put it. I don't usually have a flea problem but we ran out of flea treatment for the cats for a short period and they just got out of control. This one's a winner. Thanks, Robb!

I used this method back in '81-82 and found it worked so well I continued this practice nightly for the duration of our living in the country 8 yrs. It was next to impossible to keep fleas out i.e. with dogs, cats and kids tromping thru the house continuously. Every night before I went to bed, the last thing I did was to prepare a short white corning ware dish with soapy water right by the front door where traffic was heavy. I know that light was the attraction and they're looking for water. Every morning I found fleas, gnats, mosquitoes and a host of other flying insects all of which were un-welcome in my home. I cleaned my carpets twice yearly using a Rug Doctor with steam. It cleaned out residue, spot clean ups from the puppy accidents and gave the entire wall-to-wall a fresh smell. Critters can leave eggs in the carpet. The water I dumped was hideous and believe me when I say it removed sand, red clay dirt and a variety of other things I don't want to think about. No harm to children, or pets I don't like chemicals.... Every spring just as the rain dissipated, and then again in the fall about Oct-Nov before all the company came over. I didn't have a flea problem any longer. Of course I kept the pets guarded as well using the flea & tick repellent on their backs. Pets were a bit uncooperative, but it worked. This is a process and I made it a ritual, it paid off. The light doesn't have to be really bright I used a 40 then a 25 watt bulb (no color) worked just as well. We didn't have RU-vid back then so I couldn't post this valuable information as a public service message. Good Luck.

No, the fleas that drown do not come back, unless you are referring to reincarnation.

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I had a flea problem awhile back. I was told that fleas are drawn to warmth. So, I put a trap dish next to a small lamp, or small clip-on lamps to shine on, and warm up the traps. It works.

Thanks Robb! This is so much better than spraying poison on everything and a whole lot cheaper❣️

Trying this tonight, thank you for the tips. OMG your responses are HILARIOUS!

This works! Used it years ago in old house. We've moved, problem again, will use. Also, a light in the water helps attract more fleas. I recommend flameless tealights or solar lights. Safe and effective 🙂👍

Can you make a seperate video of you carrying that lid full of soapy water through your house and placing it?

Thank you so much for this. I have vaccumed my apartment and sprayed Precor 2000 all over today and is still getting bit by fleas. I'm going to put multiple plates of this under the coach, under my bead, and anywhere else that needs it and see how it works. Again, thank you.

Thanks for this video. Never knew about the surface tension thing. Really happy to learn this :)

My cat has fleas and I am treating him with Advantage. I have had the house sprayed by a professional but I still see fleas in my sons bedroom, where the cat tends to go. I have just tried this and left it literally 10mins. Went back upstairs and bingo flea in the saopy dish already!!! Thank you for the tip/help!!

did this and it works. thank you.

Great idea! I put one under the bed, another tray under the couch, then more on the floor, eventually I decided to up my success by tearing out my carpeting and filling thew room with 3 inches of soapy water. The landlord is furious, the downstairs neighbors are complaining about the water leak, but the fleas are all dead!

Your replies are just priceless! You sir, just earned yourself a subscriber.

Nice video! I've been using smaller items with soapy water, it really works, if you have per(s) it should be treated, if fleas noticed you are fumigating the house, they will safely hide in your pets hair.

And kitty says "Yeah, I like the flea pool just find and I'm going to dip my paw, paws in it and then I'm going to run across the floor and right through it!" lol

I'm gonna do this right now. I love your opening/closing music, btw. Sounds like a great violin/bassoon collabo.

The Flea Sauna looks kinda cute. Any way to entice them using a poolside bar or maybe a few deck chairs?

This does work well. I had some old plates all over my home that became full in two-three days. Lemon juice diluted with water, 1:3, in a spray bottle deters fleas. I even sprayed my legs from the knees down and, no more bites.

I feel that dehumidifiers work the BEST👌 Everything is dead in 3 days plus the eggs and pupae are Desicated♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😁💯

This does work. thanks!

using a different color is a good idea, some insects are attracted to certain colors.thnaks for sharing.

Thank You for explaining why the need to put dish sosp in the water.

To several people:They can exit the vacuum cleaner too. Stick Diatomaceous earth carefully on the carpet before you vacuum too so they die in there. also if you put it up in the corners and then vacuum to wake up the larvae, it'll cut up the larvae hopefully before they can get enough food. But it won't hurt you/pets; though it will harm worms inside their stomach&it's cheap. use food grade. Some people also set up water/soap traps at night in a shallow dish with a light pointing at the water

Now that's what I'm talking about. Thanks Dallas!

Yes! Thank you, Monsieur Hulot! Flea pools for everyone!

Thanx so much for posting this. I have done this for 2 days and counted a total of 92 fleas. Die, suckers die! DIE! DIE!! DIE!!! You have made me & my cat miserable for the past 2 summers! No relief til the December frost!! GOOD RIDDANCE!! No more causing my senior cat to be anemic!! No more countless $ wasted on toxic pesticides that you have become immune to!! No more renting Rug Doctor every week!! Just a few saucers & a flea comb!! HA HA!!! FINALLY GOT THE BEST OF YOU MOTHER HUMPERS!!!!!

totally worked. thanks

Isn't it better if you add a light over it at night? The fleas are attracted to the light which brings them to the trap.

Love this idea. I need to figure out a way to keep my dogs from drinking it, but also where I can keep it close enough to where they sleep. As for some of the comments below about Advantage, Tried that, it doesn't work as well as Soresto Flea and Tick Collars. They may expensive, but they're well worth the money.

Yes! Great idea and superb demo! Well done! Make more videos.

i LOVE your pitcher. its like the one from LOTR!

I will most definitely try this.. ive never ever had any health issues.. but for the past month I'm getting bites all over arms and legs..the itch is unbearable

This works well with the a saucer upturned in a large flat dish of water, (like the one in the video) and a tea light candle on top, I used baby oil to float on top of the water not soap, but the idea is to light the candle b4 you go to bed, have the dish in the middle of the room and the fleas jump for the light (lit candle) and get stuck in the oily water and drown. If the candle topples over, no bother as its falling into water.

Thanks for this video the people in the apartment downstairs have had dogs now for almost two years. In the last week or two I have noticed fleas in my apartment biting me will try this out. Would have liked to see dead fleas in the tray after X amount of time though.

I knew about doing this but I did learn from you a new fact, about the surface tension of water! Way cool fact. Cute pets.

Excellent explanation 👌 🙏

Brilliant I've got my tray out now. I've put a led candle in it. Thank you.

Get a Desk Lamp , a light shining down over the water will attract more fleas to the area.

I did add plenty of soap, and i was very surprised they caught nothing. I have 5 cats and at that time they had lots of fleas, and we'd get a few fleas each time we combed them. I guess all the fleas were on the cats and not jumping around.

They can exit the vacuum cleaner too. Stick Diatomaceous earth carefully on the carpet before you vaccuum too so they die in there. also if you put it up in the corners and then vacuum to wake up the larvae, it'll cut up the larvae hopefully before they can get enough food. But it won't hurt you/pets; though it will harm any worms inside their stomach.use food grade. it's cheap. Some people also set up water/soap traps at night in a shallow dish with a light pointing at the water.

heh mebbe nappin' :D thanks for the video ! i am going to try it! haven't had fleas in the house in over 20 years till my daughter brought her (flea infested darling of a) kitten home from college. blargh.

Sometimes the fleas make me really angry and everything goes black and next thing I know I have my hands around a flea's neck and he's limp! I can't explain it-it just happens. Maybe I should take a vacation or something. He must have been dead before I found him. That's what I'll tell the authorities. Yes. Yes. the flea was like that when I came in the room.

im gonna try it. if it doesnt work , expect me to come back and rage at you . thank you btw . But if it does work , Ill come back and support it :)

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GOOD SHOW!! thank U!!

thanks for the tip!

Very helpful, thanks. Going to give it a try

especially when U don't have to worry about pets or kids. This is good.

Thanks for sharing

I like the flea pool 👍

Thanks for the tip Louise.

I've heard it said that fleas like the sweet smell of dishwashing fluid. I have seen this method before, but not because of the surface tension, but because of the smell. I figure it's a combo of the two, coincidentally happening at the same time.

I got this same idea after setting a glass of water on the floor and found 6 drowned fleas in about 2 hours.

Add a green light bulb over the flee trap flees are attracted to the green light betters than a white light triple the kill to your trap . No candles please your pet may knock it over .

I think oil works out better, because it takes longer to dry out, but can be messy if you trip over it.

Thanks Mandy, I agree.

Thank you that was very helpful I have a cat his name is Heyman I keep him in doors he has his shots thanks and God bless you.

Thanks Dan!!

hreat idea.thanx for the pet cameos at the end.

Thanks Sarah

this water and soap dose kinda work.. but its dose not helping much for the cat or dog.. but i did learn if you mix Peroxide and with soup and water and spray around the rugs.. it will kill the fleas then you can use your cleaner and clean them up .. also rise your cat then put peroxide on him or her let sit for 10 mins or so if its bad it will kill the fleas plus you dont have to worry about tap worms

Thanks Tracey.

You need a lighted candle in thr middle the co2 attracts them

thanks!

no, it just kills the ones that hop into it. You need to spray your yard or outside fleas will continue to get on your dog when outside.

A good video!

To treat outside areas you can buy a IG flea regulator which is not a poison. Its extremely safe to use and mixes with water. It works by regulating the growth of fleas and making adults sterile. Its cheap and though there are commercial versions premixed you purchase. You can buy the pure concentrate and mix yourself at many feed stores or co-ops. Look it up for yourself as far as safety is concerned. Can also be used inside on carpets and bedding.

How cool is that! Thanks! You are a very creative guy. I have to take a look at your eBay store and you RU-vid channel. Sooo cool!

I put it on the table for the video, the best wais to add the water while the container is on the floor and then it is easy to slide under the couch.

Nice video. Some say to use a candle in the middle of the water, but thats dangerous. It works without a candle. I also use hot/warm water sometimes.

Thats a great idea but how do you keep your pets from drinking from it?

My vet suggested this years ago, except you place a light over it. Well next morning the Flea concoction was dry. My kitty had drank it. Even tho she had a full clean bowl of water she was supposed to drink from. I called my Vet & he said the soap would not hurt her. Now what do you suggest??

I wanna see the results!!!

Thanks CD

also in the past , when I did this, I noticed the fleas seemed to be attracted to certain colored dishes more.........I used a yellow Frisbee once, and they loved that ! honest. (and the frisbee made it small enough to slide under couch where pets could not fit !

what draws the fleas to the water/soap solution? Is there something else you could add to the solution to make the fleas want to go there.....what do fleas like the smell of....beer, wine, honey sugar??????

Sticky tapes under an usb lamp also works. Keep replacing the sticky tapes weekly. Sticky tapes under computer also works, they love the warmth.

you have a beautiful cat 🤗

I HOPE MY DOG DONT DRINK THE WATER WITH ALL THE FLEAS IN IT WHILE IM ASLEEP LOL

I have never cleaned up this much in my entire life. Deep cleaning twice a day. I’ve lost 5lbs in 2 weeks😭😭

Thanks PG!

@lilaznchris surface tension of the water makes the razor blade float, soap reduces srface tension and is added so fleas do not eassily float and escape.

What dish soap does to trap fleas? Can I do without cit

You Rock Sir!

Yes, this method does work: Borax, then Frontline. Be sure to dispose of your vacuum cleaner bag.

@mrhulot101 also something most don't know, original dawn dish washing liquid is what us country folks have used for many years - a few drops in a light colored saucer with water set under a night light in hallway works good for the ones that hope off while you walk, and you can bathe the pets in dawn used like a hair cream softener / dampen pets hair, massage in plenty of dawn, let set at least 10 minutes, then rinse really good get all soap out, i've done it this way for years works good :)

Thanks!

You might wanna but a candle in the middle of that, to attract the fleas more, the light and especially heat of the candle will attract fleas alot better!

Thanks! I agree with you, but for a quick simple solution, if you alrday have baking sheets and a little water and soap, this is a good solution, it fits under the couch or bed and no one notices it nor does it get in the way.

@ciao614 no, boats use buoyancy to float, not surface tension...

i just did the same like a and i had like 18 fleas captured in the Frisbee lol

I’ve had extremely good results with a cake pan and hot soapy water! The warmth is like crack!

This worked for my friend after she flea bombed her house to get the residual fleas that hatch out.