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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 Fun 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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Our Mission is Your Satisfaction

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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    Enjoy our services without the pressure of a contract—simple and stress-free.

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    If you are not completely satisfied with your treatment, contact your office within 14 days of service for a courtesy treatment at no additional charge.

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    We strive to schedule your service right away. Call us today, and we promise to have your first treatment scheduled and completed within 48 business hours*, weather permitting! *Only available in participating locations.

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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I truly appreciate his patience.', 'review_content': u'Brandon was our technician today. Our pool service changed our schedule and arrived when Brandon arrived. Brandon sprayed our front yard, and waited for our pool service to leave before spraying the back. I truly appreciate his patience.', u'author_name': u'Hollie Marsh', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 4, 10, 16, 9, 18), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Hollie Marsh', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110183906643588110425/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'in the last week', u'time': 1744301358, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiUMrQ7hjDbKegsDkg26zumxjzm9fio0HHXL3aW3jmXQtonQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u"We're always happy with our service!! Started out getting sprayed for mosquitoes now Mosquitoes, fleas and flies. 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