Why Do Fleas Stay on Blankets and Bedding?
WouterThere are several reasons to wash your blankets and bedding to kill fleas. First of all, you should keep your blankets and bedding away from pets. Fleas can live for weeks or months without feeding, and they can live in soft, dark areas. You may think that fleas only live on dogs or cats, but this is not true. Fleas can also live on rodents and other mammals.
Fleas can hide in many places, including bedding, mattresses, and cracks in the walls and ceilings. They can also hide in seams of clothes. It is important to wash your bedding and clothes regularly, and to use hot water to remove fleas that may have already hatched.
Fleas spend most of their adult life on their host. They move mainly by walking, but some species can jump. This is a more energy-efficient technique than flying. Flying requires more energy than jumping, because of the air resistance. Most flea species can climb, which allows them to find small objects to inhabit such as carpet fibers or grass blades.
Fleas may feed on your pets, and they can live in your bedding and mattresses. You can identify an infestation by seeing the red spots on your pet’s skin. In addition, they may also bite you. You may notice red dots on your face and lower limbs. If these occur on multiple occasions, you may have a flea infestation.
