Looking for the best flea spray for the yard? Look no further – I’ve answered that and other related questions right here!
But first: Our ideal flea spray must contain Insect Growth Regulators and be safe and non-allergic for humans and pets.
Summer is around the corner and you can effectively flea treat the yard, bushes, grass, and the perimeter of your house. The yard flea sprays will kill the bugs on contact.
Let’s get started!
Reviews: Top 9 Best Flea Spray for Yard 2019
1. Pivot 10 IGR Concentrate (7 Months Residual) – Our Top Pick
Top on my list is this powerful Pivot 10 IGR (with 10% Pyriproxyfen – pyridine). It works like a juvenile hormone to stop the reproduction cycle of fleas (larvae & adults), roaches, and ants.
Pivot 10 IGR is both UV- and photo-stable (.i.e. it won’t lose its effectiveness due to sunlight for up to 14 days), which makes it suitable for your yard or indoor (alone or mixed with adulticides).
With the 110 ml bottle, you can flea treat a large yard of up to 41,250 square meters. You can apply the insecticide through ultra-low volume (ULV) (spraying) or fogging.
For yard flea control, use 7 ml of Pivot 10 IGR per 1000 cubic feet to spray all flea breeding areas like grass, shady stretches, garages, and patios. For flea prevention in the yard, use 5-7 ml of Pivot 10 IGR per water gallon.
Luckily, this pyridine-based insecticide is also safe for pets and cats (just like borax), indoor or outdoor spaces, and both food or non-food handling areas like places where food will be served, prepared or processed.
Pivot 10 IGR has a very long residue effect – about 7 months. This means that it’ll continue killing fleas in your yard for a period of 7 months after the initial application. It’ll also control flies, flying insects, litter beetles, cockroaches, mosquitoes, and crickets.
You can use foaming (with 7 ml of Pivot 10 IGR per water gallon plus a foaming agent) to control flies in any slow-moving drain (this is comparable to how authorized drain cleaners works).
Related: Fleas Sprays for You Home.
2. Wondercide Natural Flea and Tick Yard Spray | Kill, Control, Prevent
Up next is Wondercide Flea Spray that’ll allow you to control a spectrum of yard pests like fleas, ticks, mosquitos, and roaches.
Cedar oil (its active ingredient) blocks the production of octopamine, which hinders the normal functioning of the fleas’ heart rate, movement, and metabolism.
Just like the Pivot 10 IGR Concentrate described above, this Wondercide Ready-to-Spray will kill fleas in all their development stages – egg, larvae pupa and adults fleas.
Cedar oil makes the insecticide safe for kids, pupies and kittens, flowers, and useful pests like butterflies and bees that are in your yard. But you’ll need to repeat the insecticide application within 2-3 days – but the intensity may vary depending on how badly your lawn is infested.
Wondercide Flea spray is a “spray-and-use” model and thus you can use your yard shortly after spraying – it’s eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable. The 32 oz concentrate can flea (or yard) treat a yard area of 5,000 square feet.
The refillable bottle has a ready-to-use nozzle that’ll simplify the spraying process. Exterminating the fleas will prevent itching from flea bites and avoid the spread of diseases like the bubonic plague.
Flea sprays (liquid or aerosol) like this Wondercide spray are contact-killing flea control solutions. But Insect growth regulator (IGR) like other Pyrethroids, among other insecticides, also effective against yard fleas.
3. Vet’s Best Flea & Tick Yard Spray – Best Budget Yard Spray – Runner-Up
Need a natural flea solution that’ll offer routine flea prevention? Well, Vet’s Best Flea Spray is made from essential oils (steam-distilled) and plant-based ingredients like eugenol (from peppermint oil and clove).
So, Vet’s Best Flea Spray has no harsh chemical and thus won’t damage your trees, shrubs, and flowers in your yard or even irritate your skin. It’s also safe to use around cats and dogs during or even after spraying.
The insecticide will flea treat a yard of about 4,500 square-feet covered with grass and turf. Luckily, its also suitable for use on your patios, concrete, asphalt, and decks. Interestingly, the natural ingredients will kill adult fleas, flea larvae, and their eggs.
Finally, Vet’s Best Flea Spray is easy to use. You’ll simply require to connect the spray bottle to the available garden hose. Next, switch on the water, press the lock button and turn its nozzle to the “on point”.
Now, point the spray nozzle on any direction in your yard or lawn to spray. However, ensure that you flea-spray the yard area evenly and avoid forming a puddle.
4. Adams Plus Flea & Tick Yard Spray
Taking position 4 is Adams Plus Flea & Tick Yard Spray, which offers your protection against pests such as fleas, ants, and mosquitos for about 4 weeks.
It’s suitable for indoor (in the house to control adult fleas) and in the outdoor spaces (like yards, gardens, and lawns).
Just attach it to your hose to spray your lawn, rose, trees, bushes, and flowers and enjoy up to 4 weeks protection against the pests and your pet’s fur won’t be damaged. It can be used indoors and outdoors.
Luckily, this flea control solution will easily treat about 5,000 square feet of your lawn, yard, or garden. It’ll repel and exterminate the adult fleas hiding in your lawn while waiting to jump onto humans and pets.
Adams Plus Flea & Tick Yard Spray will treat your yard and home furniture against bugs like crickets, larvae, roaches, spiders, mosquitos, and ticks.
5. ExciteR 6% Pyrethrin Pest Control Insecticide Concentrate
The other recommendation here also has the natural Pyrethrin (6%) & 60% Piperonyl Butoxide and thus will organically eliminate the fleas and other pests in your yard.
Equally, having natural active ingredients, this spray will be safe for your pets and plants (including flowers and gardens). Related article: flea foggers.
6. Advantage Yard and Premise Spray
A great product for killing fleas and ticks in your yard before your pet brings them indoors. You’ll need to spray every 3-4 weeks, which is about the average for all the products listed in our guide.
Advantage Yard and Premise Spray also comes with an easy-to-use hose attachment. You can use it on lawns, patios, sidewalks, and driveways. Good for larger yards.
7. BioSpot Active Care Yard & Garden Spray
This is one of the best yard sprays for adult flea control. BioSpot Active Care Yard & Garden Spray is effective in killing fleas and keeping them away from your pets. Lasting 4-6 weeks, it is also one of the longer lasting sprays available.
This means you don’t have to spray as often and still enjoy the benefits of remaining flea-free.
It does contain some pretty toxic ingredients so be very careful in letting pets near the sprayed area until completely dry. However, this is the price you pay for an effective, potent solution. It’s Long-lasting and Fast-acting.
8. NyGuard Insect Growth Regulator
This is probably the best solution for very large yards, covering over 52,000 square feet. 
- Disrupts entire flea life cycle
- Long-lasting
- Great for large yards
- Can also be used indoors
9. Archer Insect Growth Regulator
Another great flea spray that kills flea eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. However, with coverage of 24,000 square feet, Archer is not as effective for larger yards as its competitors.
10. Martin’s I.G. Regulator – For small yards
This is one of the best flea sprays for small yards, covering up 6,000 square feet. Martin’s is also great in killing fleas across their entire life cycle and can be used indoors too.
11. SENTRY HOME Yard and Premise Spray
Not only does this product kill adult fleas, but larvae and eggs too. This means you stop the problem at its source.
One drawback is that it only covers a small area (up to 2,667 square feet) so you’ll need to buy more than one bottle if you have a bigger yard.
- Long-lasting
- Disrupts the entire flea life cycle
12. Wondercide Ready-to-Spray Natural Flea
A non-toxic product is always a win and that’s why we love the Wondercide brand. This yard flea spray is safe to use around your pets and young children too.
Not only does it kill adults, but it also kills the eggs, larvae, and pupae. It may not last as long as the other products but that’s quite common for organic products.
- Organic and non-toxic
- Safe around pets
- Disrupts the entire flea life cycle
13. Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray
Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray Concentrate is probably best known for killing mosquitoes. But it’s also quick and effective in killing adult fleas.
While the brand claims that the spray will last up to 12 weeks, it’s more likely to last around 4 weeks or less. And you’re likely to have to reapply each time it rains.
However, it is the cheapest product on our list that still does a decent job. All you need to do is attach the sprayer to your hose and you’re ready to spray on your lawn, trees, flowers, bushes, and concrete areas. Cheap and Fast acting
Buyer’s Guide
If you haven’t experienced problems with fleas yet, you may be wondering whether to bother with a flea spray for your home, let alone your yard. But remember – prevention is better than cure! Check the best yard snake repellents.
Considerations for yard flea sprays
Buying flea sprays for your yard is different from buying flea control products for inside your home. Here’s what we’ve taken into consideration in putting this guide together:
#1: Ease-of-use:
The flea sprays for yards we’ve reviewed can be used with a garden sprayer. Some even come with a very handy hose applicator.
#2: Duration:
Most of the products we’ve reviewed last 3-4 weeks.
#3: Coverage:
Is it suitable for small or large yards?
#4: Whether it only kills adult fleas:
Some yard sprays are very effective in killing adult fleas quickly on contact. However, these probably won’t kill the eggs and larvae. This means you’ll need to spray again after the fleas have hatched and grown.
#5: Whether it’s also effective before the adult stage:
For the best results, you want to use sprays that get to the source of the problem: flea eggs, larvae, and pupae.
These sprays are more expensive but far more effective. On the flip side, these sprays are less toxic to adult fleas – so you’ll either have to wait longer (8-10 days) before they die, or combine with other sprays for faster results.
#6: Whether it uses natural or chemical ingredients:
Generally, flea sprays for yards that contain chemicals are more effective. But there are a few good, non-toxic solutions available too.
Remember: always follow all instructions carefully. Not only is this important for safety reasons but will also ensure you get the best results.
When buying flea sprays for your yard, you’ll want to consider:
#1: Is the yard spray effective for the entire flea life cycle? This is probably the most important thing for you to consider when choosing a flea spray for your yard. If you’re looking for a cheap, quick solution, then get a yard spray that only kills adult fleas.
However, as we’ve shown in our guide, the most effective sprays are those that kill flea eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. While these are more expensive, they are your best solution for long-lasting results.
#2: How long does the spray last?
The longer the duration, the less frequently you’ll need to spray your yard. Most flea yard sprays last 3-4 weeks, despite what the product labels may claim. Cheaper sprays will wash away in the rain.
#3: How much area does the spray cover?
If you have a small yard, then a lower capacity will do. But for larger yards, you either want to buy a higher capacity spray or end up getting multiple bottles. So it’s important to check the coverage.
#4: Is it easy to use?
Some sprays come with a hose attachment making it easy to apply around your garden. Others will need to be used with a garden sprayer.
#5: Where can it be used?
Check whether the spray can be used on lawns, flowers, shrubs, and sidewalks. While it’s hard to find sprays that can be safely used on vegetable patches, you want to make sure that most of your yard is covered. Some sprays can even be used indoors, giving you great value for money.
#6: Is it safe to use around your pets?
Always read the ingredients, instructions and warning labels carefully. Some sprays are made with natural ingredients and may be safe to use around your pets.
With other sprays, you’ll need to remove your pet first before spraying and also wait until it dries completely before bringing pets back into the yard.
Conclusion
We’ve shown you some of the best flea sprays for yards that we could find. Two products stood out for us:
– We liked Pivot because it’s great for large yards. More importantly, it kills fleas across their entire life cycle.
– Similarly, Martin’s also disrupts the entire flea life cycle and is fantastic if you have a small yard.
Both these products can be used indoors too, providing great value-for-money. Have you tried any of these or other flea sprays for yards? Let us know in the comments.
Resources
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