Do Fleas Get Worse in the Summer?

The best way to prevent flea infestations is to vacuum regularly and treat your pets with an effective flea control product. Fleas can live in cocoons for months. This means that you should always treat your pets, especially puppies, regularly. You can also use a flea comb to remove fleas from your pet’s fur. However, you should always remember that treating fleas is not a quick fix. This process can take several weeks.

Fleas become more active in spring and summer months. Warm, moist weather favors fleas, which cannot survive in dry or hot weather. Also, warm, humid weather encourages the development of flea eggs. Hence, autumn is the best time to protect your home, family and pets from fleas.

Fleas do not like sunlight. They prefer dark places, such as piles of leaves or tall grass. These places offer them a good hiding place and let them wait for their next host. If the fleas are in the summer, they are more active and prone to multiply.

Fleas are most active in communal areas where pets sleep. Soft furnishings and carpets can also harbor fleas and their eggs. If your pet has a flea infestation, you may notice your pet’s fur falling out or shedding, as well as the appearance of scabs and pale gums.