Any ideas on natural flea control i.e. herbs and oils?!

Any ideas on natural flea control i.e. herbs and oils?

I have four cats and I have used powders, collars and garlic but still have not been able to free my cats of their fleas for very long. I feel very sorry for them as their fur is bitty when I brush it.
I use aromatherapy oils on the carpets. I have made my own collars with lemon grass on I really thought this was the oil I neede to use. I have had cats for many years but only ever had two or three cats.

Hi Jenny, The first step in flea control is to rid your pet of these blood sucking pests. Talk with your veterinarian to find out the best products available. You can have your pet dipped; buy flea collars, and other products that will eliminate the fleas from your pet.

Now, that your pet is flea free, how do you get rid of the fleas inside your home? You should now vacuum your entire home including any furniture that your pet has laid on. Once you vacuumed, be sure to throw the vacuum cleaner bag out immediately. The bag is probably full of fleas and you do not want to take the chance of them somehow finding their way out of the vacuum. If your pet has a pet bed, wash it completely or discard it and buy a new one. Any other bedding, towels, and rugs that your pet has been on also need to be cleaned.

Sometimes, the above steps may not be enough to rid your home of fleas. You may need to invest in an insecticide that can be used on carpets, baseboards, and cracks. Fleas can hide in very small places and if you have one flea, soon you will have many. Before using any type of insecticide, talk with your veterinarian to be sure that it is safe to use around your pet. You do not want your pet to ingest any type of toxic chemicals that could make them sick. Also Look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/natural...
Jason Homan