How Long Do Fleas Stay in Furniture?
WouterWhen fleas are found in wood furniture, they will often find a place to hide and lay eggs. Flea eggs are tiny, about one-half of an inch long and whitish in color. Flea eggs can survive in wood for several months, and may be found in cracks and edges of furniture. The eggs will stay in wood until an animal or human jumps on them and kills them.
Fleas will not stay in wood furniture if they cannot find a source of water. They can be removed by washing and vacuuming your furniture. Diatomaceous earth is a common flea repellent, and can also be placed inside your furniture to kill fleas. But be sure to put the cloth away after use. Alternatively, you can sterilize the cloth by washing it on a high heat setting. Wood furniture can also be sealed with varnish, which will prevent fleas from settling in the cracks.
Fleas live in warm environments and feed off of the blood of warm-blooded mammals. During these times, they often hide in rugs, carpets, and other items. When adults fleas emerge from their eggs, they will jump onto warm objects such as furniture or carpet.
It is important to wash bedding regularly, especially those belonging to pets. You can also spray the furniture and carpet with diatomaceous earth after vacuuming. This is an effective natural insecticide and can be purchased from health stores. Lemon juice mixed with boiling water and essential oils can also be used as a spray for carpeting.
