You want to learn if fleas can live on bedding? It is one of the most common questions people ask me. As a professional exterminator, I’m often asked how to get rid of fleas from bedding in your home or apartment. You’re not going crazy or suffering from delusions of parasitosis. Fleas actually can live on your pillows and mattresses — we just hate to admit it. The ability of fleas to live on a variety of surfaces, including bedding is due to the nature of their bodies and their lifecycle. As insects, they have exoskeletons (external skeletons) which protect them from dehydration and the elements. Their external skeleton also allows them to crawl around inside pillows, cushions and blankets. While these surfaces may seem appealing places to rest and hide, fleas in bedding can cause a myriad of problems in a home, including allergic reactions and even infections. People confuse where fleas live with the steps they take to get rid of fleas in the home. Fleas have a strong urge to lay eggs – generally speaking, 100 fleas can produce up to 2,000 eggs over their lives. The most common places to find fleas are on your pets, at the base of furniture, or in your bedding. Getting rid of these pests as quickly as possible is a good idea, but it may not solve the infestation problem for long. Fleas are tiny pests that can grow to be as large as a few millimeters. They feed by sucking blood from mammals, and it’s been noted that they’re actually quite good at it. They also jump high, really really high actually. The moment you rather not get into is when they’re feeding off your beloved pet. For most people it would be gross to discover flea eggs on their bed and that’s a situation that happens far more often than you think.      Before thinking about getting rid of those eggs, it’s important to understand the different stages of development the flea life cycle goes through so we can take full advantage of the eggs present and alleviate any future problems caused.

Can Fleas Live On Bedding

In a word, yes. But the question is a bit more complex than that.

A flea can live on your bedding, but it’s not the best habitat for them. However, in some cases your bedding is a suitable habitat for fleas. Fleas lay eggs and larvae on your bedding which makes it an important part of their life cycle. The eggs and larvae will survive for a long time until they hatch into adult fleas that are ready to feed on you or other hosts in your household.

In summary: Yes! You can have a flea problem in your home even if there are no pets present as these pests are able to survive using other sources of food and shelter (like dirty laundry).

Are you dealing with fleas?

Fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. They do not fly but can jump very high and move quickly. If you are seeing fleas in your home, it is safe to assume that there are fleas on your bedding.

Where do fleas like to live?

Fleas are most attracted to warm, humid areas. They typically like to live in your carpet and furniture because it’s dark, relatively hidden away, and provides an ideal environment for them to thrive. If you find that your pet spends a lot of time on the floor or in their bedding, it may be more likely that they are getting fleas than if they were spending more time up high where there aren’t any carpets or other places the fleas could hide.

Fleas also prefer areas where their host animal spends a lot of time—in this case, your pets! If you have several cats at home who spend most of their day sleeping together as one big happy family (or even just one cat who sleeps alone), then it’s likely that even though you might not see many fleas around the house itself, there will still be some inside those beds anyway since there are always going to be some critters roaming around looking for something tasty and juicy like kitty toesies!

Do fleas like your bedding?

• Do fleas like your bedding?

Flea bites are irritating and uncomfortable, but they can also be dangerous if you are allergic. If a flea has been biting you on the skin, that means it’s living right there in your home! Fleas prefer warm temperatures and will find it very comfortable under your sheets. They can also be found on furniture such as couches, chairs or tables.

• Where do they live?

Because the eggs of a flea are sticky and can attach themselves to fabrics easily, they have an easy time infesting a home. Even though the eggs may be hidden underneath carpeting or under furniture cushions or in cracks between floorboards, they’ll still hatch whenever conditions are right—namely when it gets hot enough for them to survive without freezing temperatures from winter months (which is why most people notice problems with their pets during springtime). Once hatched into larvae form–the first stage before becoming pupae then adults–these tiny creatures will feed on any host animal nearby until ready for adult mating purposes later this year! It’s important not only for humans but animals too because both species could become infected by other species through contact with these parasites; so make sure everyone stays inside during dusk hours when possible so we don’t risk spreading diseases from one person/place/animal type over another.”

How can you be sure you’re dealing with fleas on your bed or flea bites?

If you think you might have fleas in your bed, it’s always best to take precautionary measures. It’s possible for them to live off of other insects and animals, but their primary hosts are humans. If you find any signs that the critters are present in your home, it’s important not only to remove them from the home itself but also from where they lay their eggs. A good way to do this is by vacuuming carpets and upholstery thoroughly on a regular basis—at least once every week or two.

Can fleas live in your carpet?

Carpet is a great place for fleas to live and breed, especially if you have pets. Just like the fur of your dog or cat, carpet fibers are similar to those found on flea larvae. If you’ve ever vacuumed one of your pet’s blankets and noticed a few fleas in the dust bag, this is why: they were hiding in their bedding until it was time to hop out into fresh air and begin feasting on new blood sources.

When it comes right down to it, carpeting is just not that different from other dark spaces where people (and pets) like to congregate—like under beds or behind furniture—which means that fleas can easily find sanctuary in there too.

Can fleas live on your clothes?

You can find fleas on your clothes, but you’ll have to look closely. They’ll be the small black dots moving around on your pants or sweatshirt. Fleas don’t live very long off of their host, so they prefer to stay close by if they can help it.

How to treat fleas in your bedding

If you have fleas in your bedding, it’s important to treat them as soon as possible. You can try a variety of different methods and treatments, but the most effective ways are to use a flea bomb or hot-wash all of your bedding.

There are many different ways that you can treat your pet for fleas—we recommend using an over-the-counter topical treatment or applying an oral medication from your veterinarian. However, these options can be expensive and may not work effectively if you are dealing with multiple pets.

If none of these solutions seem promising for treating your dog’s flea problem at home, consider bringing him into a groomer who uses a steam machine to kill any remaining eggs or larvae before they hatch again!

Fleas are gross, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world.

The good news is that fleas are easy to get rid of. Here’s what you need to know:

• Wash bedding in hot water and dry it on high heat. This will kill any eggs, larvae, or adults that may be lurking there.
• Treat your pets with a topical or oral medication depending on the severity of the infestation. If your pet has a severe case, you may want to try an oral medication instead of a topical one because your dog or cat will need several weeks’ worth of treatments instead of just two days’ worth (as with most topical medications).
• Vacuum carpets and furniture regularly—and throw those clothes into hot water as well—to keep these pests out!