Look into beneficial nematodes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Beneficial nematodes

I dont know how you can survive fleas in TX with coffee beans and lemons. Let me know how that goes though- after my first summer in TX I was shocked at the awful flea problem last summer. I had to resort to Revolution for my cats. Now that I will be getting a puppy in a few weeks- I will have to get him/her started on it too. Once fleas get into the house they are so difficult to eliminate.

It was a constant battle against the fleas before Revolution type treatments became common, and I was surprised that nematodes, applied to ground where the dogs like to lay, really did a good job. There are different kinds of nematodes so when buying specify what you are using them for.

I remember there was some sort of hormone product to spray in the house that was good too. It prevented the hatchling fleas from maturing.

Seems to be no universal solution to controlling fleas and mosquitoes. We have tried alot of different things (ie lemon detergent for mosquitoes, bought a Mosquito Magnet, nemotodes, applied cedar to yard). We have recently heard that lime applied to yard will work for killing fleas. What kind of lime should we use? Has anyone else tried this? Any help would be appreciated. (Source of fleas is from next door neighbor's yard)

We use beneficial nematodes on our yard, we apply twice a year, it controls fleas, ticks, and ants. Coffee gounds do not help me control ants. I have read the post saying it does, but it has never helped me, I use a lot of coffee grounds, in my flowerbeds, I get 20 lbs a week from Starbucks, and I still have ants. My biggest problem are grubs, the beneficial nematodes will take care of them, but not as fast as I want them to. I can see where the grubs get sick and come to the surface, to die, but it is a slow process, and the moles tear up my yard in the meantime. Barbra

Lovek9, next time they get in your house, just put banana peels under all your furniture, it gets rid of them. I do not know how it works. I read it in Dear Abby, about 30 years ago, when our cat brought flees into our house, and have been doing it every since. Works like a champ. Barbra

Archer Insect Growth Regulator, the only one that is stable when used outdoors in sunlight. Can be mixed with an insecticide if need be. Lasts all summer.

Here is a link that might be useful: Archer label

Things Needed

- Diatomaceous Earth
- Throwaway breathing mask

Buy diatomaceous earth, found at any organic gardening shop and few home improvement stores. It is essential to ensure the bag is not designed labeled for swimming pools. It must be agricultural or food grade. Its price should be about $10. Diatomaceous earth is prepared from fossilized microscopic shells and is found naturally.

Here is a link that might be useful: Get Rid of Fleas Naturally