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Fleas are common and persistent pests that rapidly grow in numbers. Their bites don’t just cause discomfort and allergic reactions. These tiny, blood-sucking insects can also transmit diseases and parasites, like typhus and tapeworms. For effective flea control services, find your local flea control team at Mosquito Squad Plus^®.

Flea Fact

Some lapdogs were bred to protect people from fleas! It was believed that fleas would be more attracted to dogs than their human owners.

Identify Fleas Like A Pro

Fleas are known to infest homes and yards in search of a host, as they are parasites and need blood to reproduce. The first step to control fleas is knowing how to identify the pest.

What do Fleas Look Like?

Fleas are tiny and wingless with reddish-brown, flat, oval-shaped bodies. They are only 1-3 millimeters long and have six legs. Their hind legs are largest and most powerful, allowing them to jump long distances. Their bodies are covered in bristles that help them cling to their hosts, and they have specialized piercing mouthparts for feeding on blood.

What Do Flea Eggs Look Like?

Flea eggs are oval-shaped and white or translucent. They can be very difficult to spot with the naked eye because they are about the size of a grain of salt. Flea eggs are smooth and tend to fall off their host into carpets, bedding, and floors. Since they are non-sticky and lightweight, they easily spread throughout homes and yards.

Signs of a Flea Infestation

If you think you may have fleas on your property, it’s important to act quickly. Female fleas can lay 50 eggs a day, so a minor flea issue can become an infestation before you know it!

Look for these common signs of fleas:

On Pets

A major sign of fleas on pets is “flea dirt,” which is flea feces containing digested blood. Flea dirt looks like black or dark specks on your pet’s fur and favorite areas. If you rub your pet with a wet paper towel, it will turn red from flea dirt. Sometimes you can also spot fleas themselves jumping or crawling through your pet’s fur, especially near the base of the tail, ears, and stomach. Changing behavior is another indicator of fleas. Your pet may become restless and anxious, avoid sleeping or lying down on their usual spots, or excessively bite or scratch their skin. Fleas on pets is also often a sign that there are fleas in your yard.

On People

Bites are the biggest sign of fleas on humans. Flea bites appear as small, red bumps, often in clusters along the legs, ankles, or waistline. They usually cause intense itching.

In Your Home

Signs of fleas in your house include the “flea dirt” mentioned above (dark specks), as well as eggs and larvae (small, worm-like, and pale-colored). Check bedding, furniture, carpets, and cracks in hard flooring.

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How to Deter Fleas and Manage Existing Populations

At the first sign of infestation, reduce the impacts of fleas by promptly treating your home and pets. Better yet, you can potentially avoid a flea infestation altogether with regular yard maintenance and a professional outdoor flea treatment service!

How to Get Rid of Fleas in the House

Step 1: Treat pets

Use vet-approved flea shampoos, topical treatments, or oral medications.
Regularly brush a flea comb through your pet’s fur to remove adult fleas and flea dirt.
Wash pet bedding in hot, soapy water to kill fleas and eggs.

Step 2: Deep clean your home.

Vacuum carpet, furniture, and baseboards frequently. Dispose of the vacuum bags.
Steam clean; the heat kills flea eggs, larvae, and adults.
Wash household items like blankets and pet toys in hot water with soap.
Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) on carpet and hard floors to dehydrate and kill fleas.

How to Control Fleas in the Yard

Trim bushes to reduce shaded areas.
Mow the lawn regularly.
Get a professional Yard Defender service to help manage fleas outside.
Remove debris such as leaf and wood piles.
Apply DE under bushes.
Limit food sources; for example, seal garbage and avoid feeding your indoor pets outside.
Water your lawn to reduce dry areas.
Spread cedar mulch.

Find Flea Pest Control Near Me

Professional flea control services are the best way to help prevent infestation and manage existing fleas. Our team identifies areas where fleas thrive and applies a treatment that controls and deters fleas for up to 21 days. Contact your local Squad® and discover how we can manage fleas outside.

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From your home’s perimeter to the property line, Mosquito Squad is passionate about helping protect from the potential dangers and irritations that bloodsucking pests bring to your space. Fighting mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests is as easy as 1-2-3!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fleas

Can fleas live on humans?

Technically, yes. However, fleas prefer to live on animals like cats and dogs because they can use their fur to hide and lay eggs in. Fleas tend to bite humans around the ankles, legs, and waist before jumping off. If there’s a large infestation, fleas might stick around on a person longer due to competition for resources.

What do flea bites look like?

On both people and animals, flea bites typically appear as small, red, raised bumps. On humans, these bites are often clustered. Flea bites can be difficult to spot on animals with thick fur, but signs of the animal’s discomfort and skin irritation are usually noticeable, such as excessive scratching and biting.

Can fleas fly?

No, fleas cannot fly. They are wingless insects. Instead of flying, they move by jumping. Their powerful hind legs allow them to leap nearly 100x their body length!

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He also knows exactly what I want and the spots we have that are our concerns regarding mosquitoes, spiders \u2026 and he is always on time and very professional. Mosquito Squad has a great people to answer all your questions and a great Custumer service support. It\u2019s a great company to work with. It\u2019s a family and local company and they have an affordable price. It\u2019s almost two years that we have them taking care of pests and mosquitoes for us and I can highly recommend them.', 'review_content': u'Forrenski is always exceedingly good. A great technician that takes a wonderful care with pests and mosquitoes spray at my house and always checking for extra things that we need to be done to prevent more problems. He also knows exactly what I want and the spots we have that are our concerns regarding mosquitoes, spiders \u2026 and he is always on time and very professional. Mosquito Squad has a great people to answer all your questions and a great Custumer service support. It\u2019s a great company to work with. It\u2019s a family and local company and they have an affordable price. It\u2019s almost two years that we have them taking care of pests and mosquitoes for us and I can highly recommend them.', u'author_name': u'Helena Kuahara', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 14, 19, 7, 45), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Helena Kuahara', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106664476423596905949/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741979265, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIeaAYzHRKzBmQ1WcjcJ9wTa45cMPY32CReWWy2WBaj_TNCUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'They did a wonderful job! Love sitting out on my backyard again!', 'review_content': u'They did a wonderful job! Love sitting out on my backyard again!', u'author_name': u'Rosemary Kross', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 14, 15, 16, 6), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Rosemary Kross', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105887686471438659121/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a week ago', u'time': 1741965366, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWpaXAVG8SmtN0Ls9QujPjNL8wBfSbO7HKqPT9bV8WkJqOfJzpY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'This is our first time using Mosquito Squad. We opted for the less toxic, EBI treatment and asked that in only be sprayed in very specific places. Shane L. came out today and took the time to listen to my concerns and requests, was very kind and respectful, and took great care to do exactly what I asked. It was a tough decision for us to opt to have anything at all sprayed in our yard, and I\u2019m grateful that he and their team took the time to work with me on a solution.', 'review_content': u'This is our first time using Mosquito Squad. We opted for the less toxic, EBI treatment and asked that in only be sprayed in very specific places. Shane L. came out today and took the time to listen to my concerns and requests, was very kind and respectful, and took great care to do exactly what I asked. It was a tough decision for us to opt to have anything at all sprayed in our yard, and I\u2019m grateful that he and their team took the time to work with me on a solution.', u'author_name': u'Kimberley Friberg', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 13, 2, 8, 35), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kimberley Friberg', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111995912126912435851/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741831715, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmxcx3dQ41fY-xJjBqBiDWrFt61hj7p1uPLBtNTitbYphx2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Have had excellent service for 3 consecutive years. They provide a schedule for each of the 7 service calls each year and they have never missed the dates planned. Only needed one extra treatment in 3 years and they responded immediately and no charge.\nDealt with 2 different service providers prior to using mosquito squad and they were both disasters.\nHighly recommend Mosquito Squad!!', 'review_content': u'Have had excellent service for 3 consecutive years. They provide a schedule for each of the 7 service calls each year and they have never missed the dates planned. Only needed one extra treatment in 3 years and they responded immediately and no charge.\nDealt with 2 different service providers prior to using mosquito squad and they were both disasters.\nHighly recommend Mosquito Squad!!', u'author_name': u'Charlene Boulais', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 11, 18, 38, 5), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Charlene Boulais', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105701882099815833806/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741718285, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVnV3udZiuR7POt8PFkoOsdDtZMbqvmq159kjWnHlai_UnoMRDGlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"Just had a quick easy experience with Chris and Dustin. 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We have been using Mosquito Squad for many years and he is one of the best technicians we have had.', u'author_name': u'Kelly Thurston', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 9, 20, 8), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kelly Thurston', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113384653631166046163/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 weeks ago', u'time': 1741550880, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLfIzlf0U3hBaM7EfoTsceTzDHKdIKn1FhqvIn6ae2sBsS9CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Last year was the first time we invested in a treatment. I am so glad we did because we got to enjoy our backyard without getting Mauled by tons of mosquitoes. Mosquito squad even came out a second time one month three of charge because it got pretty bad and it did the trick. I was also very impressed with how they cared about other insects that pollinate my vegetable and flower gardens. I just wish all of my neighbors would have their yards treated as well. Thank you, Mosquito squad you have helped us enjoy our backyard year around!', 'review_content': u'Last year was the first time we invested in a treatment. I am so glad we did because we got to enjoy our backyard without getting Mauled by tons of mosquitoes. Mosquito squad even came out a second time one month three of charge because it got pretty bad and it did the trick. I was also very impressed with how they cared about other insects that pollinate my vegetable and flower gardens. I just wish all of my neighbors would have their yards treated as well. Thank you, Mosquito squad you have helped us enjoy our backyard year around!', u'author_name': u'Tracy Tucker', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 3, 6, 18, 30, 45), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Tracy Tucker', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103903900383048189474/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'3 weeks ago', u'time': 1741285845, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLd7zE6ItROWbMUS31Uc5D7EzQG1nhpj2LB_Y8FMUuxT7uN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Very happy with Mosquito Squad of Greater St. Louis. It really works and makes it enjoyable to sit outside on my patio during the summer months.\nTheir customer service is amazing and if I\u2019m having a backyard gathering, I can call the day before to have my yard Easily serviced.', 'review_content': u'Very happy with Mosquito Squad of Greater St. Louis. 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Sandra Wente

"We are very happy with the service and product Mosquito Squad provides. We are able to sit on our deck or at our firepit all summer long without being attacked by mosquitoes and couldn't be..."

Helena Kuahara

"Forrenski is always exceedingly good. A great technician that takes a wonderful care with pests and mosquitoes spray at my house and always checking for extra things that we need to be done to..."

Rosemary Kross

"They did a wonderful job! Love sitting out on my backyard again!"

Kimberley Friberg

"This is our first time using Mosquito Squad. We opted for the less toxic, EBI treatment and asked that in only be sprayed in very specific places. Shane L. came out today and took the time to..."

Charlene Boulais

"Have had excellent service for 3 consecutive years. They provide a schedule for each of the 7 service calls each year and they have never missed the dates planned. Only needed one extra treatment..."

Timothy Ryan

"Just had a quick easy experience with Chris and Dustin. They were in and out in under 10 minutes again, this is the second time we've used their service and we've been keeping the pests at bay!..."

Parker Plant

"Shane L. did a great job and was very thorough in explaining what we was going to do and taking care of our home and yard."

Kelly Thurston

"This is our amazing Mosquito Squad tech Shane L. Shane is not only very knowledgeable about pest control, he is extremely thorough and gets even the smallest area you wouldn’t think of. He also..."

Tracy Tucker

"Last year was the first time we invested in a treatment. I am so glad we did because we got to enjoy our backyard without getting Mauled by tons of mosquitoes. Mosquito squad even came out a..."

Kerry Vetter

"Very happy with Mosquito Squad of Greater St. Louis. It really works and makes it enjoyable to sit outside on my patio during the summer months. Their customer service is amazing and if I’m having..."