- Why do fleas live in your home?
How They Get In:
They usually tag along with pets. When your dog or cat goes out or meets other animals, fleas hitch a ride home.
They can also sneak in on clothes, shoes, or used furniture.
Why They Love It Indoors:
Eggs and Larvae: Adult fleas lay eggs on pets, which then drop onto carpets, beds, and furniture, hatching into larvae.
Warm and Humid: Fleas dig warm, damp places, and homes fit the bill.
Dormant Pupae: Flea pupae can snooze for months, waking up when they feel vibrations like footsteps. - How to wipe out fleas at home?
Getting rid of fleas means dealing with the ones on your pet and in your house. Here’s how:
Step 1: Fix Your Pet
Bath Time:
Wash your pet with flea-killing shampoo.
Flea Meds:
Use spot-ons, collars, or oral meds your vet prescribes.
Good ingredients are fipronil, imidacloprid, or selamectin.
Combing:
Use a fine-toothed comb daily to pick off fleas and eggs.
Step 2: Clean and Treat Your House
Vacuum Like Crazy:
Hit carpets, rugs, furniture, floor cracks, and pet beds.
Toss vacuum bags right away to stop a comeback.
Wash Bedding:
Wash pet stuff in hot water and dry on high heat.
Spray or Powder:
Use home flea sprays or powders. Focus on carpets, furniture, and baseboards.
Steam Clean:
Steam carpets and upholstery to kill all flea stages.