Good old google has hundreds of DIY solutions to get rid of almost any bug or rodent. Unfortunately, very few work on a consistent basis and do not meet the scientific standards for foundational validity. Here are a couple DIY remedies that just don’t work. Fresh rosemary or lemon mixed with water and sprayed on carpets – yes it will smell good but doesn’t work. Sprinkling baking soda or salt on the carpet, again it just will not kill off a flea infestation. Or how about this one, soapy water in a bowl. Yes if a flea happens to land in the water it will drowned- if!! Diatomaceous earth is one over the counter powder that will work against fleas, follow the instructions but don’t over use it as it will get everywhere and get messy. Still, next to having a pro come in and spray Precor with Temprid SC, the best thing to do is vacuum a lot. Vacuuming will remove fleas, larvae and eggs as well as organic matter such as dead skin in carpets that the flea larvae feed on.