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JIL said:Would one of the smoke flea bombs work?
If you are desperate, not something I would want to use as they kill all insects in the room. But they cost about £6, a colleague used one in a house they bought, having tried everything else. I was upset it killed spiders.0 -
If you don't have pets, then use Boric acid powder.Sprinkle onto carpet, leave for a few hours and vacuum , you will probably need your friends vacuum if its stronger0
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kacie said:JIL said:Would one of the smoke flea bombs work?
If you are desperate, not something I would want to use as they kill all insects in the room. But they cost about £6, a colleague used one in a house they bought, having tried everything else. I was upset it killed spiders.
Looking at some pest control companies that sell them, may be worth an online chat to ask?0
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