Can Fleas Have Nests in Your Carpet?

Fleas are parasitic insects that spend most of their time feeding on their host animals. They can be found in areas that your pets frequent, including their bedding. They lay their eggs in the pet’s bedding and develop into larvae and pupae in the floor, a crack, or a crevice. Once they reach adulthood, fleas feed on the blood and tissue of their host animals. They can also feed on other creatures’ feces and the molts of other larvae.

Fleas live in areas with shade, moisture, and a source of food. Their favorite habitat is under shrubs, in high grass, and in sheds. This is an ideal location for their life cycle, and it’s where newly hatched adult fleas like to hang out and feed.

Fleas lay as many as 50 eggs a day. These eggs don’t stick to your pet, but fall on them when they sleep and walk. They also lay eggs in humans and pets. Flea eggs hatch into maggots. Flea maggots don’t like light, so they live in dark areas. They often migrate under limbs and joints to lay their eggs.

Fleas can also lay their eggs in your carpets. They’re hard to spot, especially if you have dark carpeting. You can also check wood floorboards and crevices for flea eggs.