1 cat 1 kitten SEVERE fleas.. bombs or DE not working HELP
My cat had kittens, we have one left. Kitten has been bathed in dawn soap, which worked well with the adults but obviously when they came out of cocoons they multiplied fast again. I bombed my room, next morning went in got attacked. Dusted all over with diatomaceous earth, after about a day went in still getting attacked. Put out two separate pans with soap and water with a candle in the middle from what I understand heat simulates a small animal which attracts the fleas and then they fall into the water and because of the soap some reaction takes place that makes fleas sink to bottom and they drown. There were lots of dead fleas in there, but just SOME of the adults. I've also vacuumed plenty. I read about increased heat and dehumidifiers. I was wondering if the opposite might work:
Vacuum, put down DE, open the windows (its fall and quite chilly) let it get cold which should make them go dormant... wait a bit, go in and vacuum then repeat. Vacuuming that sucks up all stages, also causes the vibrations that attract them and should cause the ones in the cocoons to come out. Then immediately putting down the DE and freezing them out should stop them from having enough time to lay eggs while also drying out the adults damaging the ones who survive so they're unable to lay eggs. Each time you "wake them up" there should be less cocoons opening, less females able to lay eggs, and less eggs hatching... what do you guys think?
Also pleaseeee some more suggestions so I can enjoy, and sleep in my room, and not only go in there to grab what I need and run out... they are in other places but my room is the where the cat decided to "hide" the kittens. Specifically in my closet. Anyone know a way to get rid of them in there without washing every piece of clothing and I wouldn't even know what to do with the shoes and suitcases/bags/purses in there... HELP!