Where Fleas Live Outside
WouterWhile fleas can live inside the house, they are more active outside. They prefer moist, cool places and do not like direct sunlight. Besides fleas, your yard is also a breeding ground for many other types of insects. You should use insect repellent to kill these insects.
Fleas live on the skin and hair of humans and pets. Their preferred habitats are carpet fibers, cracks between hardwood floorboards, and unfinished concrete floors in damp basements. They can also be found in plush toys and in grassy areas. Fleas can live outdoors any time of year.
A good way to keep your yard free of fleas is to regularly mow the grass and keep the yard neat and tidy. This means cutting back shrubs and emptying out leaf piles. Keeping your yard clean will discourage fleas from entering your home and laying their eggs.
Fleas are attracted to tall grass and weeds because they like moist places. Cut down those areas to prevent fleas from nesting. You should also remove dead leaves and twigs from your yard. These areas are great breeding grounds for fleas and will also attract predators.
Adult fleas lay up to 2,000 eggs during their lifetimes. The eggs hatch into larvae, which live for a few weeks in the environment. They are small, translucent, and worm-like and usually grow to be about an eighth of an inch. They live for at least two months before they molt into adults. Once the larvae hatch, they feed on organic debris and organic wastes.
