Hey there,
Ever feel like your home is hosting a bug Airbnb? Fleas, mites, ants, and mystery bites... all making themselves very comfortable.
You’ve swatted. You’ve sprayed. You’ve side-eyed your dog. But somehow, they’re still here—crawling, buzzing, biting, and basically throwing their own backyard rave on your skin and floorboards.
Here’s the good news: you're not powerless. Let’s talk about how to actually get rid of them—and keep them out.
Step 1: Clean like you’re mad at the floor
Before you go full hazmat suit, get a little obsessive with cleaning. Bugs love mess. Crumbs, damp towels, your dog’s favorite stuffed duck.
Do this immediately:
Vacuum everything (even that weird corner behind the plant)
Wash pet bedding, throw blankets, and your sheets in hot water
Mop with vinegar or citrus-infused water—smells great to us, awful to bugs
Empty vacuum bags outside (yep, flea eggs can hatch in there)
Step 2: De-bug the pets
We love them. But let’s be honest—they are sweet, snuggly flea limos.
What helps:
Use consistent flea/tick preventatives (natural or vet-approved)
Wipe paws after walks (fleas and mites love hitchhiking)
Bathe regularly with something gentle but anti-parasitic (lavender or peppermint works)
Brush with a flea comb—especially around the tail and belly
And yes, indoor pets can still bring in bugs. Fleas are crafty like that.
Step 3: Make your home less cozy to bugs (without bombing it)
You don’t need to fog your house like it’s Jurassic Park.
Small things make a difference:
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around baseboards and pet beds—it dehydrates fleas & ants to death (gently)
Use essential oils (like cedarwood, peppermint, or eucalyptus) at entry points
Keep cedar chips in closets and under furniture (smells great, bugs hate it)
Check for standing water—under sinks, pet bowls, leaky pipes
Step 4: Protect your body
It’s not just your house. If you’re itchy, foggy, or your digestion’s off—it might not be “just stress.” Parasites can affect us too. Prevention is easier (and less gross) than treatment.
Keep these in mind:
Wash all produce (even the “pre-washed” kind)
Don’t walk barefoot in sketchy areas (soil can carry larvae)
Consider a gentle seasonal parasite cleanse if you have pets or travel often
Eat anti-parasitic foods: garlic, pumpkin seeds, papaya seeds, coconut oil, and fermented foods
Step 5: Make it a ritual
Bug prevention isn’t a one-time thing. It’s a lifestyle. A healthy, clean, pest-free lifestyle.
Once a month, try to:
Deep clean high-traffic areas
Check pets & reapply preventatives
Refresh natural sprays or diatomaceous earth
Drink more water and keep your gut strong (your microbiome is bug-fighting central)
So... who’s really living rent-free?
Bugs are sneaky. But you’re paying attention now—and that changes everything. Once you build these habits into your routine, they won’t stand a chance.
So the next time you spot a flea or wake up with a weird bite, you won’t panic—you’ll handle it. Like the confident, parasite-aware hero you are.
P.S. You’ve got bugs under control—might as well stay ahead of AI too.
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Until next time,
Gabi & Bea