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Tea tree oil for fleas elimination has been used in Australia for cneturies. What is tea tree oil? The oil is extracted from the leaves of the narrow-leaved tea tree. It is essential oil with a camphor-like scent and clear to yellowish in color.
Properties of tea tree oil
According to Wikipedia the components of tea tree oil are proven scientifically to possess antibacterial properties. As Cynthia B. Olsen writes in “Australian Tea Tree Oil Handbook,” tea tree oil can be applied as a powerful antiseptic with insect repellent properties. It repels fleas safely and effectively. Tea tree oil for fleas elimination is widely applied for humans (but not babies, as it is not safe for babies) and large animals. However, it is not safe for small dogs or cats as for them a simple application of tea tree oil for fleas eradication can cause serious diseases.
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How to apply tea tree oil for fleas elimination
It is possible to eliminate fleas with the help of tea tree oil only but it will take a lot of time. So it is more convenient and effective to use tea tree oil for fleas repel together with a flea killing soap.
So you will need:
- Tea tree oil
- Flea killing soap
- Clean towel
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Instructions
- If you have an infestation, first of all, wash with a flea killing soap according to the instructions. This will kill fleas.
- Use a clean towel after the procedure. After using wash towels in very hot water to get rid of fleas.
- Dilute tea tree oil with water. If your skin is not sensitive you may use a stronger solution. If pure tea tree oil irritates your skin, make a minor concentration solution It is possible to make a tea tree oil spray. Pour the solution in a spray bottle. Mist the body, massage the tea tree oil and repeat misting.
- It is necessary to spray the body using tea tree oil to prevent reinfestation twice daily for 3-4 weeks. If you live in an area where fleas infestation are common, use tea tree oil daily for fleas avoidance.
