Can fleas live in a house without pets?
For a while, yes. Fleas can hatch from carpets and furniture weeks after a pet has left, and they'll bite people when no pet is around.
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Answered by EmergencyExterminators · Mosquitoes, ticks and fleas
For a while, yes. Fleas can hatch from carpets and furniture weeks after a pet has left, and they'll bite people when no pet is around.
What to know
- Common after moving into a home with past pets.
- Vacuuming triggers eggs to hatch, then catch them.
- Professional treatment breaks the cycle.
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