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Updated Mar 8, 2023
Updated Mar 8, 2023
If you’re a pet owner, there’s a high probability that you’ll end up dealing with fleas at some point—even the cleanest pets in the cleanest homes face this reality. Flea bites cause severe itching on both animals and people, and can even cause serious skin diseases like flea allergy dermatitis. Even if you don’t have pets, you could still be susceptible to a flea infestation in your home due to animals walking through your yard and bringing fleas with them.
Here’s how to identify fleas, the best ways to get rid of them, and tips on how to keep them out of your home.
Read our guide on the potential cost of flea extermination.
Fleas are very small. It can be difficult to tell them apart from other small bugs like like mites, ticks, or bed bugs. Here’s how you can distinguish a flea from other small insects.
If you spot a flea in your home or on your pet, take action immediately to prevent further problems.
The primary objective is to get rid of fleas on your pet to relieve any itching or discomfort and prevent the population from growing.
To exterminate fleas and clear your home of eggs, larvae, and pupa, try these easy solutions:
Fleas can also live outside of your home. A simple test to determine if fleas are present in your yard is to wear high, white socks or long, white pants and walk slowly around your yard. Fleas will stand out against the white material.
Should you spot any fleas, here are three simple tips to remove fleas from your yard and prevent them from entering your home:
from our #1 recommended company for flea treatment, Orkin.
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