Flea prevention - anyone ever try this?

[AngusFangus]

So I went to see my dog food lady today, and while I was there I asked her what she recommended in lieu of topical flea treatment. She was not a fan of garlic/brewer's yeast, but gave me a recipe for a spray. It's just the juice of a lemon and a fresh sprig of rosemary, steeped in boiling water and let set overnight. You spray them twice a week during flea season.

Anyone? Thoughts? I think I'm going to try it.

[hifive]

Give it a try. It can't hurt. I'm kinda doubtful, but she'll probably smell nice.

[Chester B. Dickens]

Hey, if it doesn't work, you can spray it on some shrimp for a quick grill-marinade!

[BudGirl8]

Hey, if it doesn't work, you can spray it on some shrimp for a quick grill-marinade!

hehehehe that's true!!

[Mary Jane]

Hey, if it doesn't work, you can spray it on some shrimp for a quick grill-marinade!

Hardy HarHar........... ;D
Let us know how it works. It has to be better for them than the other drug products!

[Beachboys]

Let us know if it works. I bought this stuff called critter oil. I bought it a few , well more than a few months ago and never tried it. Heard its really good and safe for humans.

[AngusFangus]

LOL! When I saw five replies I was all excited because I thought you had something helpful to say! :P

Oh well, yeah, I will give it a try, and if all else fails I will add some olive oil and have a nice salad dressing.

Actually, I have read in a few places something about bugs not liking citrus (citrus, citronella...) So, kind of makes sense?

I hope it doesn't bleach out Simon's coat though!

[imported_bearsdad]

Connie, Take a look at Neem Oil.

I think over time the lemon juice would make the coat sticky and may even lighten Simon's coat (years ago kids I hung out with used to lighten their hair with the Lemon juice and the sun)

[AngusFangus]

Eric, she had some Neem Oil spray, and that was her other suggestion. But it was a pretty small bottle and looked like it would be gone in about four applications. Do you have any idea how often you have to apply it? The bottle didn't say...

[Trickster]

You can try it, but IMO it won't work.