Fleas can travel from one apartment to another through the air, though it’s unlikely that they will survive the journey.
When a flea jumps from one animal to another, it will usually die shortly after. The reason for this is that fleas are very sensitive to temperature changes and cannot tolerate them well. They also can’t tolerate high altitudes very well, so if they were to jump off one animal and land on a person who was standing outside in the cold, they would probably die before they could make their way through the hair on someone’s body and down into their clothing where they would be safe from further environmental factors like rain or snowfall (which could cause them extra harm by getting wet).
However, t is possible for fleas to survive long enough to travel from one place to another if those places are similar enough that there isn’t much difference in temperature or altitude between them (such as between two apartments in close proximity).
Can Fleas Travel From One House to Another?
It’s rare that a flea will transfer from one body to another. The only situation in which this is likely to happen is if you have an infestation of fleas in your house and you’re vacuuming them up and then putting the bag into another bag that goes into another bag until it’s outside. In this case, the flea can travel from one vacuum bag to another and then get on whoever handles those bags.
If you live in a multi-story house, the chances are slim that a flea will jump from one floor to another. Even if your pets go up and down stairs, they’re usually too big for fleas to jump onto them.
Can Fleas Come From Neighbors?
Fleas can come from neighbors, but they don’t have to. We’re not saying that you should avoid your neighbors, of course, we’re just saying that if you do want to keep your home free of fleas, it’s important to know how they get in.
There are a lot of different ways that fleas can make their way into your home. Some of them are obvious: if someone comes over with flea-infested pets and lets them in, they can bring the pests with them into your home. Even something as simple as a visit from a flea-bearing neighbor can bring fleas into the home.
But there are also some less-obvious ways for fleas to get into your house: if you have an outdoor cat, for example, it could bring them in on its fur (although we don’t recommend letting cats into your house anyway). There are also some types of furniture that attract fleas and make them easier for them to breed, anything made from wood or fabric is a prime target for these little pests.
Can I Get Fleas From Visiting a House With Fleas?
Yes, you can get fleas from visiting a house with fleas.
Fleas are tiny blood-sucking parasites that live on animals, including dogs and cats. They don’t just live on the outside of your furry friend, they also hitch rides on their fur, and when they hop off to go find new hosts (like you), they can jump onto your clothes and hair to continue their quest for fresh blood.
So if you visit someone who has pets and you have long hair, you could get some fleas yourself if they jumped onto your head or shoulders and then hopped onto your clothing before taking off again to find more hosts.
Even if no one else in the house has pets or fleas, it’s still possible that there were some in the past, and even if there aren’t any around now, there might be in the future.
Where Do Fleas Come From in Apartment?
The most common way fleas get into your apartment is through your pets. If you have a cat or a dog, it’s likely that they’ll attract fleas when they go outside. Fleas can then make their way into your home and onto your furniture, where they can reproduce and live for up to two years without feeding on blood.
Fleas will not simply die if they don’t find blood; they will continue to live and reproduce in your home. You’ll know that fleas are reproducing because you’ll start seeing eggs and larvae around the house, as well as adult fleas looking for new hosts (you).
The best way to protect yourself from fleas is to prevent them from getting into your apartment in the first place. Make sure to keep your pets inside so that they don’t bring in any visitors that might be looking for a new home.
How Fast Do Fleas Spread in the House?
Fleas are fast.
They’re so fast that you could have a flea infestation in your home and not even realize it for days, weeks, or even months. That’s because fleas spread quickly among your pets (or even between pets and people) and then just as quickly throughout your entire house.
Of course, the more animals you have in your home, especially if they’re all from the same family, the higher the risk of a flea infestation. But even if you only have one pet, fleas can still be difficult to get rid of because they are so good at hiding out in carpets, furniture cushions, and other places where it’s hard for humans to see them or reach them with normal cleaning methods like vacuuming up dirt or sweeping floors.
Products For Fleas Control
Fleas are tiny creatures that can multiply quickly, making them a huge problem for both you and your pets. Luckily, we’ve got some great products that will help keep those annoying fleas away from your home and your pet.
2 Pack Flea Traps for Inside Your Home with 4 Sticky Disc & 6 Bulbs & 2 Electric Wires, Flea Killer Indoor Bed Bug Trap Pest Control, Non Toxic & Harmless, Friendly to Pets & Kids
Price : $22.99 ($11.50 / Count)
Features :
- 🐾Safe Flea Trap: The flea trap uses light and heat energy to attract fleas, mosquitoes, bedbugs and other light sensitive and heat sensitive insects. Once they enter the flea trap, they will be stuck by the sticky disc at the bottom. This pure physical capture is not only safe and environmentally friendly, but also very friendly to pets and children.
- 🐾Robust & Durable: The shell of this flea killer is made of ABS material with good insulation performance. It is light and easy to carry. The equipped power cord is 2 meters long, which increases the operating range.
- 🐾Easy to Operate: First, install the bulb and power cord on the top of the housing, then combine the upper and lower parts of the housing, and finally put the viscous disc in to the bed bug trap. This bed bug trap can attract fleas and flies as far as 50 feet away.
- 🐾No Need to Clean: After you use the flea trap for a period of time, many insects will stick to the sticky disc. You only need to take a new viscous disc to replace it and then reuse it. Clean and sanitary, time-saving and labor-saving.
- 🐾Strong Practicability: This flea traps for inside your home is suitable for bedroom, living room, utility room, kitchen and other indoor environments. It will create a clean and refreshing living space without fleas.
- 🐾Warm Tip: In order to give the best effect to the flea trap, we suggest that it be used in a dark place, because strong light will affect the working effect of the bulb. If you have any questions about this flea trap, please feel free to contact us.
TERRO T230 Indoor Electric Flea Light Refillable Flea Trap and Killer
Price : $16.98
Features :
- Detect & Control – Eliminate existing indoor flea problems or use it as an early detection device to monitor flea problems before they begin
- Lures Fleas – The flea trap uses light and heat, which simulates a warm-blooded host, to attract fleas from up to 30 feet away
- Traps & Holds – When fleas and other insects enter the trap, they become stuck fast to the SuperGrabber glue board
- Easy to Use – Simply insert a glue board, plug the trap in, and place where fleas are common. Replace the glue board every 2-4 weeks for best results
- For Indoor Flea Problems – Lure fleas out of upholstery, carpeting, cracks and more. It’s perfect for detecting fleas in areas where pets spend time
- Includes 1 TERRO Flea Trap and 2 SuperGrabber glue board inserts; refills glue boards are available (sold separately)
Aspectek Sticky Dome Flea Trap with 2 Sticky Discs. Odorless Insect Traps, Effective for Indoor Use – 2 Pack
Price : $31.99 ($16.00 / Count)
Features :
- Effective – indoor flea control solution. odorless glue trap. Effective for Indoor Use
- EASY USE – Easy to use indoor. Plugs the flea catcher into standard household outlet for convenience and portability
- TRAP ATTRACTION – Trap is effective as it uses color, heat, light, and sweet odor to lure fleas; attracts fleas from 50 feet away in every direction.
- HIGHLY CREATIVE DESIGN – Patented design, CE and ROHS rated for quality. Super Grabber glue holds fleas fast for easy monitoring and removal.
- 2 PACK: the Flea trap Package includes 2 flea traps and 4 glue discs, 2 bulbs, with refills readily available.
Flea Trap, Indoor Sticky Flea Trap with 2 Glue Discs Odorless Non-Toxic Natural Flea Killer Trap Pad Bed Bug Trap Light Bulb Pest Control for Home House Inside, Safe for Children Pet Dog Cat
Price : $15.99
Features :
- 🕸【REPEL FLEAS IN YOUR HOME】：Are your pets still being infested with parasites, and are your family members itching all over? If so, lure these parasites out of pets, upholstery, carpets and cracks with our flea traps for inside your home. A flea dome trap can help attract fleas in your home, especially in areas you cannot spray. Keep your family and pets safe from fleas.
- 🕸【APPEAL OF THE ULTIMATE FLEA TRAP】:The sticky flea trap uses color, heat, light, and scent to effectively attract fleas, mites, bugs, moths, and other insects from up to 50 feet away from all directions. The glue board keeps them from escaping. Advanced incandescent light bulbs produce deceptive warmth and infrared light, especially to lure flea pupae to the glue trap.Size: 7.3’’Width x 4.3’’Height.
- 🕸【NON-POISONOUS & ODOR FREE】:The flea traps for inside your home contains no poison or pesticides, no insecticides, safe to use around children and pets. Mosquito traps emit attractive light in dark environments and are very effective against fleas, bed bugs or insects or bugs attracted to heat.
- 🕸【EASY TO USE & EASY TO CLEAN】:The flea light trap for indoor simply plugs in the glue board and installs the bulb, and when the sticky flea trap is plugged into any standard household outlet, the flea trap is ready to catch fleas. When the glue board is completely covered with insects, you can replace it with a new glue board. No other cleaning work is required.
- 🕸【SUPER GRABBER】:Sticky glue holds the flea and insects fast for easy monitoring and removal. The package includes 2 trap bulbs and 2 glue discs, with refills readily available. We are committed to providing the best customer service and bringing the best shopping experience to every customer.
Final Thought,
A flea’s ability to jump up to 200 times its own height, and up to eight inches (20 centimeters), means that it can easily travel between apartments. Because they are so small, they can also move through cracks in the floorboards or under doors.
Fleas generally like warm places, so they are more likely to be found in apartments than in houses.