Fleas are one of the most annoying insects which will make your home dirty and make you sick. There are several types of fleas and each type of flea will have its own life cycle.
Fleas are parasitic insects that will bite the animals and can spread diseases. They will bite your home pets and can also attack humans. You may not see them, but you will get the signs of fleas infestation like rashes, itching and skin inflammation.
The reason behind the appearance of fleas is because of the bacteria that they carry. The fleas that are found in the house are the adult fleas. The baby fleas are those that can’t fly, so they will live in your carpets.
Fleas are very harmful to humans and animals. They can cause serious diseases like typhoid and bubonic plague. So, you need to keep them away from your home and home pets.
Fleas can live for 2 to 3 months and they will multiply rapidly in the cold weather. You need to keep a check on your home pets and take care of them, so that you can avoid fleas.
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If you are finding flea eggs in your furniture then you need to clean the surface of the furniture with a vacuum cleaner. Use a flea vacuum cleaner, which will suck the fleas.
After vacuuming the flea eggs, wash the entire furniture with hot water and then dry it. Then, spray the disinfectant and clean it with a cloth. Use the vacuum cleaner again to clean the vacuumed area.
If you still find fleas in the room, then use a pest control company or you can use pesticides to kill the fleas.
Conclusion:
I hope this post will help you to find fleas in your home. It is important to keep your home clean, so that you can avoid fleas. If you don’t want to use the pest control products, then you can make your own natural flea repellent by mixing water, peppermint, and aloe vera.