How Common Are Fleas in Homes?

Fleas can enter your home through the grass in your yard or a pet you have recently brought home. They can also be introduced to your home by wild animals. They may have taken up residence on your property without your knowledge and made nests in your attic, near your home, or on your patio.

Fleas are not only unpleasant to humans, but they are also known to carry dangerous diseases. They can bite humans and infest sleeping spaces, which is why a flea infestation can become a serious problem. If your pet has fleas, it’s best to monitor it regularly and treat it promptly.

You can spot fleas by looking for the appearance of their eggs. Flea eggs don’t stick to a pet’s fur as tightly as adult fleas do, so they tend to fall off in places where your pet frequents. One of the first places you should look for flea eggs is on your pet’s bed. Flea eggs are tiny, off-white ovals, so you might need to use a magnifying glass.

Adult fleas are reddish brown, and about an eighth of an inch long. They have well-developed hind legs and feed on the blood of vertebrates. In the US, the most common types of fleas in homes are the dog flea and the cat flea. The Oriental rat flea is rare in homes.